Pan-Seared Chicken with Caramelized Onion and Thyme Jus

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts served with a rich caramelized onion and fresh thyme jus that enhances the savory flavors. This French-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, 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: 25 min Serves 2 French cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, then remove from skillet and keep warm.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 1 large thinly sliced yellow onion to the skillet. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions turn deep golden and caramelized.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme and stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Pour 1 cup chicken broth into the skillet, scraping up browned bits from the bottom, and simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce reduces by half and thickens slightly.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 1 tbsp unsalted butter until melted and glossy. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon the jus over it before serving.

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