Pan-Seared Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

Chicken breast coated in a fragrant herb crust and pan-seared until golden. This American chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breasts, all-purpose flour, and fresh thyme leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) boneless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
• 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Place 1/4 cup all-purpose flour in a shallow dish. Mix in 2 tsp fresh thyme, 1 tsp fresh rosemary, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp paprika.
3. Step 3: Dredge each chicken breast in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere, then shake off excess.
4. Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, turning once.
5. Step 5: Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp lemon juice, swirling to melt. Baste chicken with butter mixture for 1 minute until sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken.