Sautéed Chicken with Green Apple and Sage Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

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Pan-seared with tart green apple slices and finished with fragrant sage-infused brown butter. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 26 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, green apple, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 16 min Serves 2 American cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (about 6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 medium, cored and thinly sliced green apple
4 tbsp unsalted butter
8 fresh sage leaves
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Place chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving until golden brown on the first side. Flip and cook another 5 minutes until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken and set aside.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium. Add 4 tbsp unsalted butter and 8 fresh sage leaves to the same skillet. Cook butter until it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 4: Add 1 medium thinly sliced green apple to the browned butter and sage. Sauté for 3 minutes until apples soften slightly but retain some crispness. Stir in 1 tsp lemon juice to brighten.
Step 5: Return chicken to the skillet and spoon the sage butter and apple slices over the top. Cook together for 1 more minute to meld flavors before serving.