Sautéed Chicken Breast with No-Mess Garlic Butter Sauce

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared and finished with a simple garlic butter sauce that enhances the natural flavor without fuss. This American-inspired no-cook recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, salt, black pepper 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  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 on the first side without moving, until golden brown and edges are crispy.
  4. Step 4: Flip the chicken and cook an additional 5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
  5. Step 5: Remove chicken to a plate and lower heat to medium; add 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet.
  6. Step 6: Sauté garlic in butter for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned, then stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
  7. Step 7: Pour the garlic butter sauce over the chicken breasts and serve immediately.

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