Pan-Seared Chicken with Gluten-Free Herb Butter Sauce

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts served with a rich, aromatic herb butter sauce that enhances natural flavors without gluten. This Mediterranean-inspired gluten-free recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 15 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 2 chicken breasts dry and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 6 minutes on one side without moving, until golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken and cook for another 5-6 minutes until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached and juices run clear; remove chicken and keep warm.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley to the skillet. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until the butter melts and garlic is fragrant but not browned.
  5. Step 5: Add 1 tbsp lemon juice to the herb butter sauce, stir to combine, then pour the sauce over the cooked chicken before serving.

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