Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic Herb Butter and Roasted Baby Potatoes
Juicy chicken breasts pan-seared and topped with a rich garlic herb butter, served alongside crispy roasted baby potatoes. This american-inspired chicken ready in about 45 minutes pairs halved baby potatoes, unsalted butter, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, 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
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lb, halved baby potatoes
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 1 lb halved baby potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Step 2: While potatoes roast, pat 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts dry and season each with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Step 3: Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
- Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add 4 tbsp unsalted butter and 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 5: Add 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tbsp lemon juice to the butter garlic mixture; stir and cook until butter melts and herbs are fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Step 6: Spoon garlic herb butter over chicken breasts and serve alongside the roasted baby potatoes.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic Herb Butter and Roasted Baby Potatoes take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (10 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic Herb Butter and Roasted Baby Potatoes?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep halved baby potatoes from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic Herb Butter and Roasted Baby Potatoes?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic Herb Butter and Roasted Baby Potatoes for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic Herb Butter and Roasted Baby Potatoes?
American chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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