Pan-Seared Chicken with New York Herb Butter Sauce

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Pan-seared to golden perfection and finished with a fragrant herb butter sauce inspired by New York’s diverse herb gardens. This American-inspired 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 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F; remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 3 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet, then add 1 minced garlic clove and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tbsp chopped parsley, and 1 tbsp chopped chives; cook for 1 minute until herbs are wilted and butter is infused.
  5. Step 5: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice to brighten the sauce.
  6. Step 6: Spoon the herb butter sauce over the chicken breasts and serve immediately.

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