Pan-Seared Chicken with Earthy Mushroom and Maple Glaze

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared to golden perfection and finished with a rich, earthy mushroom and sweet maple glaze. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, cremini mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 20 min Serves 2 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless 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. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5 minutes on the first side without moving, until golden brown and edges are crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken breasts and cook for 4 minutes on the other side until cooked through, then transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Once fragrant, about 30 seconds, add 1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and lightly browned.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 3 tbsp maple syrup and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves; cook for 2 more minutes, allowing sauce to thicken and coat mushrooms.
  6. Step 6: Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the mushroom-maple glaze over them. Cook together for 1 more minute to meld flavors before serving.

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