Pan-Seared Chicken with Apple and Thyme

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Seared with sweet apple and aromatic thyme for a balanced, comforting meal. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts and bubbles.
  3. Step 3: Add chicken breasts to skillet, leaving space between them, and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Add 1 large peeled apple, diced into 1/2-inch cubes, to skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened but not mushy.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried) and 1/4 cup chicken stock, scraping browned bits from pan bottom.
  6. Step 6: Return chicken to skillet, nestling among apples, and cook for 2 minutes to heat through and absorb flavors.

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