Sautéed Chicken Breast with Rosemary and Garlic Pan Sauce
Tender chicken breasts are pan-seared and finished with a fragrant rosemary garlic sauce, perfect for a relaxed weeknight dinner alongside roasted vegetables or a simple salad. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, fresh rosemary sprigs 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.
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 fresh rosemary sprigs
- 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5 minutes on the first side without moving until golden and edges are crisp.
- Step 3: Flip the chicken breasts, add 2 sprigs fresh rosemary and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pan, and cook for another 5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and chicken is cooked through.
- Step 4: Remove chicken and set aside on a plate, tented with foil to keep warm. Reduce heat to medium-low and add 1/2 cup chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits for 2 minutes until sauce reduces slightly.
- Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp unsalted butter until melted and sauce is glossy. Pour sauce over chicken breasts and serve immediately.








