Italian Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic and Rosemary

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Juicy chicken breasts pan-seared with garlic and fresh rosemary, finished with a simple pan sauce to capture classic Italian flavors. This italian-inspired chicken ready in about 28 minutes pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, garlic cloves, fresh rosemary sprigs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 18 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving until golden brown on one side.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken breasts, add 5 smashed garlic cloves and 3 fresh rosemary sprigs to the pan, and cook for another 5 minutes until fully cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/2 cup chicken broth, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to the pan. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and cook for 2 more minutes until the sauce reduces slightly and becomes glossy.
  5. Step 5: Remove chicken and garlic from the pan. Discard rosemary sprigs. Serve the chicken drizzled with the pan sauce.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Italian Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic and Rosemary take to make?

Total time is about 28 minutes (10 min prep + 18 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Italian Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic and Rosemary?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep garlic cloves from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Italian Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic and Rosemary?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Italian Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic and Rosemary for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Italian Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic and Rosemary?

Italian chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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