Pan-Seared Chicken with NAC-Infused Garlic Herb Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-03 · Updated 2026-08-03

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts enhanced with a garlic herb butter infused with N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) for a subtle savory boost. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, unsalted butter, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp, chopped fresh rosemary
200 mg N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
Step 3: Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5 minutes on one side without moving, until golden brown edges form.
Step 4: Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 4 minutes on the other side until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 5: Lower heat to medium and add 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary, and 200 mg NAC powder to the skillet.
Step 6: Continuously spoon the melted butter mixture over the chicken for 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and butter slightly thickens, infusing the NAC flavor.
Step 7: Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before serving, spooning remaining butter and herbs over the top.