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Close-up of grilled chicken breast with colorful vegetables on a white plate

Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Sautéed Vegetables


  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x

Description

A simple and healthy recipe featuring juicy pan-seared chicken breasts served alongside a colorful medley of sautéed vegetables.


Ingredients

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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
1 medium carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice


Instructions

Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook without moving for 6-7 minutes until golden brown on the bottom.
Flip the chicken breasts and add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter to the skillet. Continue cooking for another 6-7 minutes, spooning the melted butter over the chicken occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove chicken from skillet and let rest on a plate tented with foil.
In the same skillet, add the sliced red bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, and broccoli florets. Sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper to the vegetables. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp and garlic is fragrant.
Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice.
Slice the rested chicken breasts and serve alongside the sautéed vegetables.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes