The perfect chicken recipe! This super quick and easy seared skillet chicken topped with a delicious garlic and herb pan sauce that’s sure to be a hit! It’s a flavorful protein rich dish, and just what you need for busy weekdays.
You’ll Love This Pan Seared Chicken Recipe!
Who says you need bone-in, skin-on chicken to get lots of flavor?? What you really need is a good sear on your chicken, lots of those delicious browned bits at the bottom of the pan…
And some butter. Everything is better with butter.
Then fresh herbs add a final layer of flavor.
Trust me this is a chicken recipe you don’t want to miss out on! You get perfectly tender, moist chicken breasts and a sauce people will want to it by the spoonful!
Plus it can easily be ready in under 25 minutes so there’s just no reason not to try this!
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Ingredients You’ll Need for This Recipe
- Chicken breasts
- Fresh garlic
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Low-sodium chicken stock or dry white wine
- Unsalted butter
- Fresh sage, thyme and rosemary
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How to Make Chicken with Pan Sauce
- Heat a skillet. Pound thicker parts of chicken to even their thickness.
- Dab chicken dry. Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper.
- Add oil to skillet, then add chicken.
- Cook chicken through (turning once). Transfer to a plate.
- Melt 1 1/2 Tbsp butter in same skillet. Add in garlic and sage and saute until golden brown.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits.
- Add remaining butter to to skillet along with remaining herbs.
- Return chicken to pan and spoon sauce over top.
Tips for Pan Seared Chicken
- Pound the thicker parts of the chicken breasts with a meat mallet to even out their thickness, this way it cooks evenly.
- Dab the chicken dry. The drier exterior will encourage browning.
- Cook in oil so the chicken doesn’t stick. Don’t use too much or it will just splatter all over the place. You can also use a splatter screen to reduce splatter further.
- Don’t move chicken around as it cooks. You’ll get better browning if you let it sit still and only move once when flipping.
- Take the temp! It should register from 160 – 165 degrees on an instant read thermometer, go over that and it starts to dry.
- Use up those browned bits stuck to the pan for a pan sauce! That’s right that golden brown stuff stuck on the pan afterward creates an incredibly flavorful sauce.
Can I Use Other Herbs?
And like I mentioned in the recipe, feel free to swap out the herbs I listed for others you like or what you have on hand like oregano, marjoram, parsley, basil.
Just note that some you’ll want to be more heavy handed with like the parsley as it has a lighter flavor.
What Should I Serve with This Chicken?
- Roasted Vegetables (hold the garlic if you don’t want too much in on meal)
- No Knead Bread (for mopping up that sauce)
- Side Salad with Creamy Pesto Dressing
- Baked Potatoes or Mashed Potatoes
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4.87 from 79 votes Review Recipe
Skillet Chicken with Garlic Herb Butter Sauce
Super quick and easy skillet seared chicken topped with a delicious garlic and herb pan sauce that’s sure to please! A perfect chicken recipe for busy weeknights.
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Servings: 4 servings
Prep8 minutesCook15 minutesReady in: 25 minutes
Ingredients4 (6 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic (4 cloves)1 Tbsp olive oilSalt and freshly ground black pepper1/3 cup low-sodium chicken stock or dry white wine4 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided2 tsp chopped fresh sage*1 tsp chopped freshy thyme1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
InstructionsHeat a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Pound thicker parts of chicken with the flat side of a meat mallet to even their thickness. Dab chicken dry with paper towels, then season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper. Add oil to skillet, then add chicken. Cook chicken about 5 - 6 minutes per side or until center registers 165 degrees on an instant read thermometer. Transfer to a plate.Reduce burner temperature slightly, then melt 1 1/2 Tbsp butter in same skillet. Add in garlic and sage and saute until garlic is golden brown, about 30 seconds. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from bottom of pan. Dice remaining butter into 3 pieces then add to skillet along with thyme and rosemary. Stir until butter is melted. Return chicken to pan and spoon sauce over top. Serve warm.*Look for the poultry herb blend pack in the produce section, so you don’t have to purchase all three separately. Feel free to swap out the herbs for others you like. Recipe source: Cooking Classy
Nutrition Facts Skillet Chicken with Garlic Herb Butter Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 335 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%Saturated Fat 8g50%Cholesterol 139mg46%Sodium 205mg9%Potassium 658mg19%Carbohydrates 1g0%Protein 36g72% Vitamin A 425IU9%Vitamin C 3.3mg4%Calcium 23mg2%Iron 0.8mg4% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.
Course: Main CourseCuisine: AmericanKeyword: chicken recipes Author: Jaclyn
4.87 from 79 votes
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Nutrition Facts Skillet Chicken with Garlic Herb Butter Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 335 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%Saturated Fat 8g50%Cholesterol 139mg46%Sodium 205mg9%Potassium 658mg19%Carbohydrates 1g0%Protein 36g72% Vitamin A 425IU9%Vitamin C 3.3mg4%Calcium 23mg2%Iron 0.8mg4% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.
Nutrition Facts
Skillet Chicken with Garlic Herb Butter Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 335 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 139mg46%
Sodium 205mg9%
Potassium 658mg19%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Protein 36g72%
Vitamin A 425IU9%
Vitamin C 3.3mg4%
Calcium 23mg2%
Iron 0.8mg4%
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Main CourseCuisine: AmericanKeyword: chicken recipes
Author: Jaclyn
