Pan-Seared Chicken with Roasted Garlic and Smoked Paprika

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

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Tender chicken breasts seared to golden perfection, complemented by a smoky garlic-infused sauce with a hint of paprika. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, smoked paprika, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 6 whole garlic cloves with 1 tbsp olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 25 minutes until soft and fragrant.
Step 2: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts and season evenly with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tsp smoked paprika.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F), then remove and keep warm.
Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme to the skillet. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and mash them with a fork, then stir into the butter until fragrant and melted, about 1 minute.
Step 5: Spoon the garlic-paprika butter sauce over the chicken breasts and serve immediately.