Pan-Seared Chicken with Snow Melt Lemon Butter Sauce

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts glazed with a bright lemon butter sauce inspired by the imagery of melting snow and fresh spring flavors. This American chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt, and 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 (6 oz each) and season both sides 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 cook for 5-6 minutes on the first side until golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes 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 and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, stirring until fragrant for about 1 minute.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and stir to combine, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Step 6: Return chicken to the pan and spoon the lemon butter sauce over it, cooking for 1 more minute to absorb flavors.
  7. Step 7: Garnish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

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