Sautéed Chicken Breast with Herb Pan Sauce

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared and served with a bright herb sauce that highlights regional greens and fresh lemon. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, 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 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 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 (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Place chicken breasts in the skillet and sauté for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F; remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 2 minced garlic cloves to the same skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the pan; simmer for 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and 2 tbsp lemon juice; cook for another 1 minute until herbs are wilted and sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Step 6: Return chicken breasts to the pan, spoon sauce over them, and cook for 1 more minute to reheat before serving.

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