Pan-Seared Chicken with Fresh Thyme and Roasted Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

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Pan-seared to golden perfection with aromatic fresh thyme and mellow roasted garlic. This chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, fresh thyme sprigs, 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 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 International cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 fresh thyme sprigs
6 garlic cloves
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 6 garlic cloves with 1 tbsp olive oil and wrap in foil; roast for 20 minutes until soft and fragrant.
Step 2: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and sear for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 4 sprigs fresh thyme to the skillet. Spoon melted butter and thyme over chicken for 2 minutes to baste.
Step 5: Remove garlic from oven, mash softened cloves and stir into the skillet sauce. Cook chicken for 1 more minute, then remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes before serving.