Quick Chicken Dinners
A simple and flavorful pan-seared chicken dish with bright lemon and fragrant herbs, perfect for a fast weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 lemon juiced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pan with lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon the lemon-garlic sauce over it, and cook for another minute.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with a side of steamed green beans or a light salad. Adjust herbs to your preference, rosemary or thyme also work well. Ensure chicken is cooked through to 165°F (74°C).