Pan-Seared Chicken with Smoky Mushroom and Thyme Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-09 · Updated 2026-08-09

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared to golden perfection, served with a smoky mushroom and thyme pan sauce rich in flavor. This French-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 French cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp olive oil
8 oz, sliced cremini mushrooms
1 small, finely chopped shallot
2, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp unsalted butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts dry and season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika.
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. Remove chicken and keep warm.
Step 3: In the same skillet, add 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms and sauté for 5 minutes until browned and softened.
Step 4: Add 1 finely chopped shallot and 2 minced garlic cloves to the mushrooms, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, then deglaze the pan with 1/4 cup dry white wine. Let the wine reduce by half, about 3 minutes.
Step 6: Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth and simmer for 4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 7: Remove from heat and swirl in 1 tbsp unsalted butter until glossy. Serve the sauce spooned over the chicken breasts.