Stovetop Lemon-Basil Chicken with Garlic Butter Sauce

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Seared to golden perfection and simmered in a fragrant garlic butter sauce with fresh lemon and basil. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt, black pepper 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: 20 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 3 tbsp unsalted butter to the same skillet, then stir in 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth and 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, stirring to combine and scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
  5. Step 5: Return the chicken breasts to the pan, spoon sauce over them, and sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves. Cook for 2 more minutes to meld flavors before serving.

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