Pan-Seared Chicken with Lemon Ricotta Sauce

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts topped with a bright and tangy lemon ricotta sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. This Italian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, ricotta cheese, lemon zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, 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: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken and keep warm.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup chicken broth and scrape any browned bits from the pan, simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1 cup ricotta cheese, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley until smooth and creamy.
  6. Step 6: Spoon the lemon ricotta sauce over the cooked chicken breasts and serve immediately alongside your favorite vegetables or grains.

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