Garlic and Herb Pan-Seared Chicken with Warm Chickpea Salad

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts infused with garlic and herbs, served with a warm chickpea salad tossed in a lemony vinaigrette. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, garlic cloves, fresh thyme leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 Mediterranean cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts with 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, and 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove chicken and keep warm.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 can (15 oz) drained chickpeas, and 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until tomatoes soften and chickpeas are warm.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 cups baby spinach and 2 tbsp lemon juice to the skillet, cooking for 1-2 minutes until spinach wilts.
  5. Step 5: Serve the pan-seared chicken breasts over the warm chickpea and spinach salad immediately.

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