Pan-Seared Chicken with Roasted Mountain Herbs and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-25 · Updated 2026-07-25

Seared to golden perfection, infused with roasted garlic and fresh mountain herbs for a rustic, comforting meal. This American chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken breast, olive oil, and fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 chicken breast, 6 oz each
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
• 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, whole
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss 6 whole garlic cloves with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp chopped rosemary, and 1 tsp chopped thyme. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until soft and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Lower heat to medium, add 2 tbsp unsalted butter, the roasted garlic cloves, and remaining 1 tsp rosemary and thyme. Spoon the melted butter and garlic over the chicken for 2 minutes to infuse flavor.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, drizzle 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the chicken, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.