Pan-Seared Chicken with Jam and Bagel Croutons

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-09 · Updated 2026-08-09

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Tender pan-seared chicken breasts served with sweet jam and crunchy bagel croutons for a delightful contrast of flavors and textures. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 20 min Serves 2 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each) chicken breasts
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp Turner Lane mixed berry jam
1 large plain bagel
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Place chicken breasts in the pan and cook for 6-7 minutes on the first side until golden brown and edges are crispy, then flip and cook for another 5-6 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from pan and rest.
Step 3: While chicken rests, cut 1 large plain bagel into 1/2-inch cubes. In the same pan, melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat and add bagel cubes, tossing for 3-4 minutes until golden and crisp.
Step 4: Warm 3 tbsp Turner Lane mixed berry jam in a small bowl for 20 seconds in the microwave until spreadable.
Step 5: Serve pan-seared chicken topped with jam and sprinkled with 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves alongside the bagel croutons for a mix of savory, sweet, and crunchy elements.