Pan-Seared Chicken with Texas Pecan and Chili Butter

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts topped with a rich, nutty pecan and chili-infused butter, inspired by the regional flavors of North Central Texas. 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 450 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 450 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 the chicken breasts. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, then remove from pan and keep warm.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium-low, add 4 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in 1/4 cup chopped pecans, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, and 1 tsp minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until butter foams and pecans are toasted with a fragrant aroma.
  4. Step 4: Spoon the pecan chili butter over the chicken breasts and serve immediately, allowing the warm, nutty flavors to complement the juicy chicken.

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