Savory French Herb Chicken with Garlic Jus

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Pan-seared chicken breasts finished with a fragrant garlic and herb jus, perfect for a comforting family meal. This French recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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: 20 min Serves 4 French cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts and season both sides with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter foams.
  3. Step 3: Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Step 4: Lower heat to medium and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 5 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and scrape the browned bits off the bottom of the skillet. Simmer for 4-5 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly and thickens to a jus.
  6. Step 6: Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the garlic herb jus over the top. Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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