Sautéed Chicken with Garlic and Italian Herbs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

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Tender chicken breasts sautéed with fragrant garlic and fresh Italian herbs, delivering a simple yet flavorful meal. This Italian recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic cloves 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: 10 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (about 6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
Step 3: Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5 minutes on one side without moving, until golden brown and edges are crispy.
Step 4: Flip the chicken breasts and add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1 tsp dried basil to the pan, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and garlic is fragrant but not burnt.
Step 5: Remove the pan from heat and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley on top before serving.