When it comes to quick and delicious meals, a perfectly cooked chicken breast never disappoints. This pan-seared chicken breast recipe dressed with a sumptuous white wine butter sauce is not only easy to make but will also impress your family and friends.
Why This Chicken Breast Recipe?
This chicken breast recipe is my go-to for busy weeknights. It’s packed with flavor, tender, and pairs perfectly with a variety of sides whether it’s a light salad or creamy mashed potatoes. The white wine butter sauce adds a touch of elegance without the fuss.

Ingredients You’ll Need
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Fresh herbs for garnish (like parsley or thyme)
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create a restaurant-quality dish:
- Step 1: Begin by patting the chicken breasts dry and generously season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts.
- Step 3: Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest.
- Step 4: In the same skillet, pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any delicious brown bits left from cooking the chicken.
- Step 5: Reduce the wine by half, then stir in the butter until melted and combined.
- Step 6: Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over it to soak up all the flavor.
- Step 7: Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
This dish serves beautifully with a side of steamed veggies or a light salad. The creamy butter sauce can also be drizzled over roasted potatoes for a comforting touch.

This chicken breast in white wine butter sauce is sure to become your new favorite. Not only is it quick to prepare, but it also tastes like you’ve spent hours in the kitchen. Enjoy!

Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with White Wine Butter Sauce
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Fresh herbs for garnish (like parsley or thyme)
Instructions
Instructions
- Begin by patting the chicken breasts dry and generously season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts.
- Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest.
- In the same skillet, pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any delicious brown bits left from cooking the chicken.
- Reduce the wine by half, then stir in the butter until melted and combined.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over it to soak up all the flavor.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.