Lemon-Herb Pan-Seared Chicken
Tender chicken breast quickly pan-seared with aromatic herbs and bright lemon, served with fluffy instant mashed potatoes and vibrant steamed green beans.
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 15 min
- Total: 25 min
- Servings: 1
- Cuisine: American
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: $3.84/serving
Dietary
- Gluten-Free
- Nut-Free
- Soy-Free
- Egg-Free
- High-Protein
- Low-Sugar
Tags
- quick
- healthy
- savory
- fresh
- classic
- sauté
Ingredients
- 1 chicken breast (6-ounce)
- 0.5 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 cup instant mashed potato flakes
- 1 cup water or milk
- 0.5 cup green beans
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breast dry. Season both sides with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and sear for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While chicken cooks, prepare the instant mashed potatoes according to package directions, using water or milk.
- Steam the green beans in the microwave or on the stovetop until tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
- Once chicken is cooked, remove from heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice over it.
- Serve the lemon-herb chicken with the mashed potatoes and steamed green beans.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 485
- Protein: 40.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 44.8 g
- Fat: 18.5 g
- Fiber: 4.1 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Saturated Fat: 3.2 g
- Sugar: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg