Sautéed Garlic Butter Chicken with Fresh Thyme

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared in garlic butter and infused with fresh thyme for a fragrant, flavorful dinner. This American-inspired no-cook recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, unsalted butter, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 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 370 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (about 6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 fresh thyme sprigs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter melts and foams.
Step 3: Add chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 5 minutes without moving until golden brown on the bottom.
Step 4: Flip the chicken and add remaining 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 3 fresh thyme sprigs to the skillet.
Step 5: Tilt the pan slightly and spoon the melted garlic butter over the chicken continuously for 4-5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and garlic is fragrant.
Step 6: Remove the chicken and thyme from the skillet, let rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving with the garlic butter sauce spooned on top.