Pan-Seared Chicken with High-Altitude Herb Butter

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Pan-seared and finished with a fragrant herb butter inspired by the concept of elevation and freshness. This American-inspired high-protein 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 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 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.
  3. Step 3: Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 5 minutes without moving until golden brown on the bottom.
  4. Step 4: Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 4 minutes until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Step 5: Reduce heat to medium-low and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tbsp fresh rosemary needles, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp lemon zest to the skillet.
  6. Step 6: Spoon the melted herb butter over the chicken continuously for 1-2 minutes until the butter is fragrant and slightly thickened.
  7. Step 7: Remove the chicken from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with the pan juices spooned on top.

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