Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Roasted Garlic and Cherry Tomatoes

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Juicy chicken breast seared to golden perfection, paired with sweet roasted garlic and bursting cherry tomatoes for a Whole30-compliant meal. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves 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 Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 6 whole peeled garlic cloves and 1 cup cherry tomatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp sea salt on a baking sheet, then roast for 20 minutes until garlic is soft and tomatoes blistered.
  2. Step 2: Meanwhile, pat dry 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each), season both sides with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5 minutes on one side until golden brown.
  4. Step 4: Flip chicken breasts and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
  5. Step 5: Remove chicken from heat and let rest for 3 minutes. Serve topped with roasted garlic cloves and blistered cherry tomatoes, garnished with 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme.

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