Pan-Seared Lemon Thyme Chicken with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts seasoned with fresh lemon and thyme, served alongside creamy roasted garlic mashed potatoes. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, fresh lemon juice, fresh thyme leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 2 American cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pierce 5 whole garlic cloves with a fork and wrap in foil. Roast in oven for 25 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Peel and cube 3 medium russet potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Place in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 tsp salt, bring to a boil over high heat, and cook for 15-18 minutes until tender.
  3. Step 3: While potatoes cook, pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts. In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Rub this mixture evenly over both chicken breasts.
  4. Step 4: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and let rest.
  5. Step 5: Drain potatoes and return to pot. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into the potatoes. Add 4 tbsp butter and 1/2 cup warm milk, then mash until smooth and creamy.
  6. Step 6: Stir 2 tbsp chopped parsley into the mashed potatoes. Serve chicken breasts atop a bed of mashed potatoes, spooning any pan juices over the top.

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