Pan-Seared Chicken with White Wine and Thyme

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Juicy chicken thighs cooked in a fragrant white wine and thyme sauce, served with roasted vegetables for a simple yet elegant dinner. This french-inspired chicken ready in about 40 minutes pairs skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, finely chopped shallot 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: 30 min Serves 4 French cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1 lb chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown and skin is crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip chicken and cook for 2 more minutes, then transfer skillet to preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) and roast for 20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  4. Step 4: While chicken roasts, heat 1 tsp olive oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Add 1 shallot, finely chopped, and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
  5. Step 5: Add 2 garlic cloves, minced, to the shallot and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then pour in 1/2 cup white wine and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Simmer for 5 minutes until reduced by half.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves and remove from heat.
  7. Step 7: Toss 12 oz halved baby potatoes and 8 oz sliced carrots with 1 tsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast alongside chicken for 20 minutes until tender and golden.
  8. Step 8: Slice chicken, drizzle with pan sauce, and serve with roasted vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Pan-Seared Chicken with White Wine and Thyme take to make?

Total time is about 40 minutes (10 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Pan-Seared Chicken with White Wine and Thyme?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Chicken with White Wine and Thyme?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Pan-Seared Chicken with White Wine and Thyme for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Pan-Seared Chicken with White Wine and Thyme?

French chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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