Jump in the Pan Chicken
Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinners with "Jump in the Pan Chicken," a quick and flavorful skillet recipe that's perfect for busy days! Tender chicken breasts are seasoned with a blend of paprika, garlic powder, and pepper, then seared to golden perfection in a sizzling pan. The magic happens when the rich buttery garlic-lemon sauce, deglazed with chicken broth, infuses every bite with zesty, savory flavor. Finished with fresh parsley and optional red pepper flakes for a kick, this one-pan wonder comes together in just 30 minutes from start to finish. Serve it alongside fluffy rice, pasta, or vibrant steamed veggies for a fast, wholesome meal that's as delicious as it is effortless. This easy chicken recipe is sure to become a new family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, place the chicken breasts in the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze and release any browned bits.
Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, then stir in the chopped parsley and optional red pepper flakes.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Let them cook for an additional 2 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Remove from heat and serve immediately with your choice of side dishes, such as rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1645 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.2 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.2 g | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 634 mg | 211% | |
| Sodium | 3160 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.8 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 217.4 g | 435% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 132 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 325 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
