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Healthy Pan Seared Chicken Breast

This healthy pan seared chicken breast features mushrooms, carrots, and asparagus to make a well-rounded meal. Serve plain, as a Keto dish, or with mashed potatoes.
  • cook TIME 22 mins
  • prep TIME 10 mins
  • total TIME 32 mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main CourseCuisine: American
Keyword: how to pan sear chicken, pan seared chicken breast, pan seared chicken breast recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 478 kcal
Author: Luna Regina

Ingredients (16)

  • 28 oz skinless boneless chicken breast
  • 16 oz asparagus sliced
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms brown, medium-sliced
  • 5 oz carrot
  • 4 oz onion sliced
  • 0.5 oz grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 3/4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1/2 tsp salt divided
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper divided
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp parsley fresh

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Using a sharp knife, make vertical incisions along the surface of the chicken breast.

2

In a small bowl, mix 1/4 tsp oregano, 1/8 tsp pepper, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp paprika, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder. Then, add in 1 tbsp olive oil.

3

Marinate chicken breasts with the spice-oil mixture.

4

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add in 1 tbsp olive oil.

5

Add in 28 oz chicken breasts and sauté on both sides for about 8 minutes until they turn golden brown. Remove from the heat.

6

Clean the pan before heating it again over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil. Stir-fry 8 oz mushrooms for 2 minutes until golden brown.

7

Add in 1 tbsp chopped garlic, 4 oz onions, and 5 oz carrots. Stir fry for 2 minutes before adding 16 oz asparagus.

8

Season with the remaining 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp pepper, and 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning. Finally, add 2 3/4 tbsp butter to the vegetables, cook for about 6 minutes, and then turn off the heat.

9

Sprinkle 0.5 oz parmesan cheese and 2 tbsp parsley, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 478 kcal | Fat 25 g | Saturated Fat 8 g | Trans Fat 0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat 11 g | Cholesterol 169 mg | Sodium 478 mg | Potassium 1335 mg | Carbohydrate 14 g | Fiber 5 g | Sugar 6 g | Protein 50 g | Vitamin A 7084 IU | Vitamin C 13 mg | Calcium 110 mg | Iron 4 mg