Pan-Seared Chicken with Italian Herb and Garlic Sauce
Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts served with a fragrant garlic and herb sauce inspired by Italian home cooking. This Italian recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic cloves 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.
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp, finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp, finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts dry and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Step 2: Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
- Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp fresh rosemary, and 1 tsp fresh thyme to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup dry white wine and 1/2 cup chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly and thickens.
- Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, then return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and cook for another 1-2 minutes to warm through before serving.









