Sautéed Chicken with Lemon and Garlic Butter Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

Cooked in a fragrant garlic butter sauce with fresh lemon juice and herbs for a bright, savory flavor. 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 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.

Ingredients

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

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Instructions

1. 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.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F), then transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet; when melted, add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley; cook for 30 seconds until the sauce thickens slightly.
5. Step 5: Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the lemon garlic butter sauce over it, cooking for another 1-2 minutes to reheat and coat the chicken evenly before serving.