Pan-Roasted Chicken with Garlic Thyme Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

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Pan-roasted to golden perfection, served with a fragrant garlic and fresh thyme pan sauce. This French-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, 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: 15 min Serves 2 French cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (about 6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves, minced fresh garlic cloves
3 fresh thyme sprigs
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on the first side without moving until golden brown.
Step 3: Flip the chicken breasts and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter along with 4 minced garlic cloves and 3 fresh thyme sprigs to the pan. Tilt the pan slightly and spoon the melted butter and garlic over the chicken continuously for 4-5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and registers 165°F internally.
Step 4: Remove the chicken to a plate and pour 1/2 cup chicken broth into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced and fragrant.
Step 5: Pour the garlic thyme sauce over the chicken breasts and serve immediately.