Sautéed Chicken with Herb-Infused Garlic Butter

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

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared and finished with a fragrant garlic butter sauce infused with fresh herbs. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, unsalted butter, fresh garlic cloves 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

2 pieces, about 6 oz each boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves, minced fresh garlic cloves
1 tsp, chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp lemon juice

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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 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. 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 the chicken from the skillet and set aside, tented with foil to keep warm.
Step 4: Reduce heat to medium and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add 4 minced fresh garlic cloves, 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the herbs infuse the butter.
Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and pour the garlic herb butter sauce over the chicken before serving.