Pan-Seared Chicken with Roasted Garlic and Butternut Squash

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Seared to golden perfection paired with sweet roasted butternut squash and mellow garlic, creating a wholesome Whole30 meal. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free, dairy free), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, butternut squash, whole garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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 370 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 2 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash with 2 tbsp olive oil, 6 whole garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
  2. Step 2: While squash roasts, pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Serve the chicken alongside the roasted butternut squash and garlic cloves, spooning any pan juices over the top for extra flavor.

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