Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic and Rosemary Infusion

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

Juicy chicken breasts pan-seared with fresh garlic and rosemary, creating a fragrant and flavorful main dish perfect for weeknight dinners. This no-cook recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, fresh rosemary, 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.

Ingredients

• 2 pieces, about 6 oz each chicken breasts
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 2 chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the seasoned chicken breasts. Cook for 5-6 minutes without moving until the underside is golden brown and crisp.
3. Step 3: Flip the chicken breasts, add 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary and 4 minced garlic cloves to the pan, then reduce heat to medium. Spoon 2 tbsp unsalted butter over the chicken repeatedly for 4 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and garlic is fragrant.
4. Step 4: Remove chicken and let rest for 5 minutes while discarding rosemary sprigs, then serve.