Pan-Seared Chicken with Genuine Herb Garlic Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

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A simple pan-seared chicken breast infused with the genuine flavors of fresh garlic and herbs, finished with a rich butter sauce. This chicken recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breast, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 International cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each) boneless chicken breast
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
3, minced fresh garlic cloves
1 tsp, chopped fresh thyme
1 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless chicken breasts and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the chicken breasts and cook for 5 minutes without moving until golden brown on one side.
Step 3: Flip the chicken and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley to the pan. Spoon the melting butter and herbs over the chicken constantly as it cooks for another 5 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Step 4: Remove the pan from heat, squeeze 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the chicken, and let rest for 3 minutes before serving with the garlic herb butter spooned on top.