Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Sage and Roasted Garlic

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared with fresh sage and creamy roasted garlic for a savory, aromatic main dish. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs skinless chicken breasts, fresh sage leaves, garlic cloves 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: 30 min Serves 2 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Place 6 whole garlic cloves on a small piece of foil, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, wrap tightly, and roast for 25 minutes until soft and golden.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 2 skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each), then season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and sauté for 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Step 4: During the last minute of cooking, add 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 8 fresh sage leaves to the pan; spoon the melted butter and sage over the chicken continuously to infuse flavor.
  5. Step 5: Remove chicken from heat, peel the roasted garlic cloves and mash them gently, then spread over the chicken before serving.

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