Pan-Seared Lemon-Dill Chicken with Crispy Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-19 · Updated 2026-04-19

Tender chicken breasts pan-seared in butter with fresh lemon and dill, served alongside golden, crispy roasted potatoes. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, potatoes, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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 "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

• 4 (6 oz each), pounded to 1/2-inch thickness chicken breasts
• 1 lb small red potatoes, halved potatoes
• 3 tbsp, divided olive oil
• 1, zested and juiced lemon
• 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on a baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes until golden and crispy, flipping halfway.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
3. Step 3: Remove chicken, then add butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, and juice to skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in 2 tbsp fresh dill. Return chicken to skillet and coat with sauce; cook for 1 more minute until heated through.