Pan-Seared Chicken with Rosemary and Smoked Paprika

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Pan-seared with fragrant rosemary and smoky paprika, served with a light pan sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breast, smoked paprika, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 15 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts (6 oz each), then season both sides with 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the chicken breasts. Sear for 5 minutes without moving until golden and crispy on the underside.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken and add 3 minced garlic cloves around the pan. Cook for another 4 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and garlic is fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken to a plate and add 1/2 cup chicken broth to the pan, scraping up browned bits. Let simmer for 2 minutes until slightly reduced to create a light pan sauce.
  5. Step 5: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over top, and serve immediately.

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