One-Pan Lemon Herb Chicken Recipe

Need an easy dinner with minimal cleanup? This One-Pan Lemon Herb Chicken is a fresh, flavorful meal that combines juicy chicken with bright lemon and aromatic herbs.

Everything cooks in one pan, making it perfect for busy evenings.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Season the Chicken

Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, and thyme.

2. Sear the Chicken

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the chicken and cook for about 4–6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.

3. Make the Lemon Herb Sauce

Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter and minced garlic to the pan.

Cook briefly until fragrant, then add the chicken broth and the juice of half a lemon.

Stir and scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

4. Finish Cooking

Return the chicken to the skillet. Cover and cook until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Add a few thin lemon slices during the final minutes of cooking.

5. Garnish

Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with the remaining lemon wedges.

Best Side Dishes

This lemon chicken tastes great with:

• Roasted potatoes
• Rice
• Couscous
• Green beans
• Steamed broccoli
• Fresh garden salad

Helpful Tips

For juicy chicken, avoid overcooking the breasts. You can also pound thicker chicken breasts to an even thickness so they cook more evenly.

For extra flavor, let the chicken rest in the lemon-herb seasoning for 15–30 minutes before cooking.

Conclusion

This One-Pan Lemon Herb Chicken is fresh, simple, and incredibly versatile. The combination of lemon, garlic, and herbs gives the chicken plenty of flavor while keeping the recipe light and easy.

Best of all, you only need one pan — meaning less time cleaning and more time enjoying your meal!