Pan-Seared Chicken with Northern Italian Herb Sauce

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Pan-seared to golden perfection and served with a fresh herb sauce inspired by the Northern Italian region's love of simple, bright flavors. This Italian-inspired chicken recipe (low-carb), 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 low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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 2 Italian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Remove chicken and tent with foil.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping any brown bits off the bottom, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the wine reduces by half.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and 2 tbsp lemon juice. Cook for 1 minute to let flavors meld.
  6. Step 6: Remove skillet from heat and whisk in 2 tbsp unsalted butter until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
  7. Step 7: Return chicken to the pan briefly to coat with sauce and serve immediately with herb sauce spooned over the top.

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