Pan-Seared Chicken with Sage Brown Butter and Roasted Carrots

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared to golden perfection, finished with a nutty sage brown butter sauce and served alongside honey-roasted carrots. This american-inspired chicken ready in about 40 minutes pairs salt, black pepper, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 4 medium peeled carrots cut into 3-inch sticks with 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, and a pinch of salt on a baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
  2. Step 2: Meanwhile, pat 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts dry and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Sear chicken breasts in the hot oil for 6 minutes on the first side without moving, until golden brown. Flip and cook an additional 5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium and add 4 tbsp unsalted butter and 8 fresh sage leaves to the skillet. Swirl the butter until it foams and turns golden brown with nutty aroma, about 2-3 minutes. Spoon the sage brown butter over the chicken breasts.
  5. Step 5: Serve the chicken breasts drizzled with sage brown butter alongside the honey-roasted carrots.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Pan-Seared Chicken with Sage Brown Butter and Roasted Carrots take to make?

Total time is about 40 minutes (10 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Pan-Seared Chicken with Sage Brown Butter and Roasted Carrots?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep salt from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Chicken with Sage Brown Butter and Roasted Carrots?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Pan-Seared Chicken with Sage Brown Butter and Roasted Carrots for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Pan-Seared Chicken with Sage Brown Butter and Roasted Carrots?

American chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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