Pan-Seared Chicken with Roasted Garlic and Thyme Jus

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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Tender pan-seared chicken breasts served with a fragrant roasted garlic and thyme pan jus that enhances the natural flavors. This French-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 2 French cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces, about 6 oz each boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
6 whole cloves garlic cloves
3 fresh thyme sprigs
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss 6 whole garlic cloves in 1 tbsp olive oil and wrap in foil, roast for 20 minutes until soft and fragrant.
Step 2: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 4: Remove chicken and keep warm. Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tbsp butter and 3 fresh thyme sprigs to the pan. Once butter melts, add 1/2 cup chicken broth and squeeze in the roasted garlic cloves, mashing them gently with a spoon.
Step 5: Simmer the jus for 3 minutes until slightly thickened and fragrant, then pour over the chicken breasts before serving.