Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Caramelized Shallot Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

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Juicy chicken breasts pan-seared to golden perfection and topped with a rich, sweet caramelized shallot sauce. This French-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, salt, black pepper 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: 25 min Serves 2 French cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each) chicken breasts
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
3 medium, thinly sliced shallots
1 tbsp unsalted butter
2 minced garlic cloves
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken breasts in the skillet and sear for 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, then remove and keep warm.
Step 2: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 3 thinly sliced shallots and 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Cook, stirring often, for 8 minutes until shallots are deeply golden and caramelized.
Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in 1/4 cup dry white wine, scraping up browned bits from the pan, and simmer for 2 minutes until reduced by half.
Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup chicken broth and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, simmering gently for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Return chicken to the pan to warm through for 1 minute before serving.