Pan-Seared Chicken with Rosemary-Sage Butter Sauce

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

Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts finished with a fragrant butter sauce of fresh rosemary, sage, and garlic, brightened with lemon. 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 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.

Ingredients

• 2 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp, finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tsp, finely chopped fresh sage
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice

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Instructions

1. 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.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on the first side without moving, until golden brown and edges are crispy.
3. Step 3: Flip the chicken and cook another 5 minutes on medium heat until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F, then transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low, add 3 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet, then stir in 1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tsp finely chopped fresh sage, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté the herbs and garlic in butter for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and butter is melted.
5. Step 5: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, then pour the herb butter sauce over the chicken breasts before serving.