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Pan-Seared Chicken Breast Dinner

Chicken breast dinner - the image shows two pieces of cooked pork chops on a wooden cutting board. the pork chops are golden brown and appear to be seasoned with herbs and spices. on the left side of the cutting board, there are two carrots and a bunch of broccoli. the carrots are bright orange and the broccoli is bright green. the cutting board is placed on a light-colored tablecloth.

A simple and delicious pan-seared chicken breast dinner served with garlic butter sauce and roasted vegetables. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 cup baby carrots
1 cup broccoli florets
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (for vegetables)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (for vegetables)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear without moving for 5 minutes until golden brown.
Flip the chicken breasts and add 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 cloves minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves to the skillet.
Spoon the melted butter and garlic over the chicken breasts as they cook for another 3 minutes.
Add the baby carrots and broccoli florets to the skillet around the chicken. Season the vegetables with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 7 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the vegetables are tender.
Remove the skillet from the oven. Let the chicken rest for 3 minutes before serving, spooning the garlic butter sauce over the top.