Pan-Seared Chicken with Numbered Herb Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts topped with a distinctive herb butter infused with numbered fresh herbs for layered flavor. This American-inspired no-cook recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, unsalted butter, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each) chicken breasts
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh thyme
1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add chicken breasts and cook for 6 minutes on the first side without moving until golden brown.
Step 3: Flip chicken and cook for another 5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and chicken is cooked through; remove from pan and keep warm.
Step 4: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and add 4 tbsp unsalted butter along with 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped thyme, and 1 tbsp chopped parsley; cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until butter melts and herbs infuse the butter with aroma.
Step 5: Spoon the herb butter over the chicken breasts before serving, ensuring each piece is coated with the flavorful butter mixture.