Sautéed Chicken with Herb and Garlic Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared to golden perfection and finished with a fragrant butter sauce infused with fresh herbs and garlic. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, unsalted butter, 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 4, 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 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
Step 3: Remove chicken and set aside on a warm plate. Reduce heat to medium, add 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary to the skillet.
Step 4: Sauté the garlic and herbs in butter for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the butter is melted and slightly browned.
Step 5: Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the herb garlic butter over the top, and cook for an additional 1 minute to absorb the flavors before serving.