Pan-Seared Chicken with Tangy Lemon-Basil Sauce

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Pan-seared to golden perfection, served with a bright and tangy lemon-basil sauce that enhances every bite. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, 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 rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 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, about 2 minutes. Add chicken breasts and cook 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken to a plate and cover loosely with foil to rest.
  4. Step 4: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 3 tbsp lemon juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
  6. Step 6: Add 1 tbsp unsalted butter and cook the sauce for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy.
  7. Step 7: Pour the lemon-basil sauce over the chicken breasts and serve immediately.

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