Sautéed Chicken Breast with Garlic and Herb Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

Pan-seared and finished with a fragrant garlic and herb butter sauce. This chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breast, unsalted butter, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Ingredients

• 2 pieces (6 oz each) chicken breast
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp, chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 2 chicken breasts dry 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.
3. Step 3: Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley to the skillet.
5. Step 5: Spoon the melted butter and herbs over the chicken continuously for 2 minutes until fragrant and the sauce thickens slightly.
6. Step 6: Remove chicken from skillet, let rest for 3 minutes, and serve drizzled with the garlic herb butter sauce.