Pan-Seared Chicken with Roasted Vegetable Medley

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-28 · Updated 2026-07-28

A vibrant summer dish featuring pan-seared chicken paired with a colorful medley of roasted seasonal vegetables. This American-inspired Fourth of July recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 large, diced into 1/2-inch cubes red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds yellow squash
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds zucchini
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp paprika

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 1 diced red bell pepper, 1 sliced yellow squash, 1 sliced zucchini, and 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, and 1 tsp salt on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
2. Step 2: While vegetables roast, season 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp paprika, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
3. Step 3: Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle 1 tbsp lemon juice over the roasted vegetables and toss gently. Serve chicken breasts sliced alongside the warm vegetable medley.