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Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Heat a large stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat.

Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Rich Pan Sauce

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Add 1 tablespoon oil; swirl to coat.

Add chicken to pan, rounded side down; cook 5 minutes.

Turn chicken over; reduce heat to medium, and cook 5 minutes or until done.

Remove chicken from pan; let stand 5 minutes.

Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil, onion and garlic to pan; saute 1 minute.

Add flour; saute 30 seconds.

Add wine to pan; cook 30 seconds or until liquid almost evaporates, stirring constantly.

Stir in stock; bring to a boil, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.

Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 3 minutes or until reduced to 1/2 cup, stirring occasionally.

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