Pan-Fried Chicken Breast with Garlic and Thyme

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

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Seared to golden perfection with aromatic garlic and thyme, finished with a savory pan sauce. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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: 12 min Serves 4 American cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves (minced) garlic
1 tbsp (chopped) fresh thyme
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup chicken broth

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat the 4 (6 oz each) chicken breasts dry with paper towels 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.
Step 3: Add chicken breasts and cook for 5 minutes on one side without moving until golden brown.
Step 4: Flip chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 5: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Step 6: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 7: Pour in 1/4 cup chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up browned bits.
Step 8: Return chicken to skillet, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 2 minutes to absorb flavors.