Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Half-Roasted Garlic Sauce

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts served with a savory sauce made from half a head of roasted garlic, delivering a mellow and aromatic flavor. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 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: 40 min Serves 2 American cuisine 390 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice the top off half a head of garlic (about 10 cloves) to expose the cloves, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: While garlic roasts, season 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Place chicken breasts in the skillet and sear for 5 minutes on one side without moving, until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from pan and keep warm.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 1/2 cup chicken broth to the skillet, scraping any browned bits. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from the foil and mash them into the sauce.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tsp fresh thyme and 1 tbsp lemon juice, simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened and aromatic.
  6. Step 6: Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over it and let it warm for 1 minute before serving.

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