Sautéed Chicken with Mountain Herb and Garlic Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-25 · Updated 2026-07-25

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Pan-seared with fresh herbs and garlic butter, inspired by the wholesome care atmosphere of Mountain Home. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, unsalted butter, fresh rosemary 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: 12 min Serves 2 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet until shimmering, then add the chicken breasts. Sear for 5 minutes without moving until the edges are golden and crisp.
Step 3: Flip the chicken, then reduce heat to medium. Add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary, and 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme to the pan.
Step 4: Spoon the melting herb-garlic butter over the chicken continuously for 4-5 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the butter has infused the meat with aroma.
Step 5: Remove from heat, let rest for 5 minutes before slicing to retain juices and enjoy the fragrant herb butter coating.