Pan-Seared Chicken with Old Bay and Lemon Butter Sauce

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Seasoned with Old Bay spice blend, pan-seared to perfection, and finished with a bright lemon butter sauce. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, Old Bay seasoning, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each) and season both sides with 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper evenly.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside. Reduce heat to medium, add 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and cook for 30 seconds until the sauce slightly thickens. Pour the lemon butter sauce over the chicken and garnish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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