Stovetop Lemon-Dill Chicken with Garlic Butter Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

Juicy chicken breasts seared on the stovetop and finished with a bright lemon-dill garlic butter sauce for a fresh and savory meal. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 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 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 (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1/4 cup chicken broth

The instant-read thermometer we’d check this chicken with → Best Instant-Read Thermometers for 2026: Fast, Accurate Picks Under $100

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (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, about 2 minutes.
3. Step 3: Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes without moving until golden brown on one side, then flip and cook another 5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
4. Step 4: Remove the chicken to a plate and reduce heat to medium-low; add 3 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet and melt.
5. Step 5: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
6. Step 6: Pour in 1/4 cup chicken broth and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, scraping the browned bits from the pan, and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
7. Step 7: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over it; cook for an additional 1 minute to reheat chicken and meld flavors.