Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Garlic Thyme Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

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Seared to golden perfection, finished with a fragrant garlic thyme sauce that enhances every bite. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 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 320 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: 20 min Serves 2 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
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 (6 oz each) and season both sides evenly 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, then add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
Step 3: Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside, keeping warm. Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme and pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth, simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly and thickens to coat the back of a spoon.
Step 5: Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the garlic thyme sauce over it, cooking for an additional minute to meld flavors before serving.