Pan-Seared Chicken with Herb Garlic Butter Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

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Pan-seared to golden perfection and finished with a fragrant herb garlic butter sauce for a simple yet elegant meal. This chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, 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: 15 min Serves 2 International cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts and season both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 6 minutes on the first side without moving them, until golden brown.
Step 3: Flip the chicken breasts and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is cooked through.
Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low, add 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, and 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme to the skillet. Spoon the melted herb garlic butter over the chicken continuously for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 5: Remove the skillet from heat, drizzle 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice over the chicken, and serve immediately with the garlic herb butter spooned on top.