Pan-Seared Chicken with Thyme and Roasted Garlic

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Juicy chicken breasts pan-seared with fresh thyme and roasted garlic for a savory, aromatic dish perfect for weeknight dinners. This American-inspired Fourth of July recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, fresh thyme leaves, roasted garlic cloves 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: 12 min Serves 2 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each), then season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  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 the bottom is golden brown and edges are crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken breasts and add 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, and 4 mashed roasted garlic cloves to the pan. Spoon the melted butter and garlic-thyme mixture over the chicken continuously for 4-5 minutes until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Step 4: Remove the chicken from the pan and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing to retain juices.

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