Sautéed Chicken Breast with Caramelized Onion and Thyme

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Pan-seared with sweet caramelized onions and fresh thyme create a savory and aromatic dish perfect for a cozy dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breast, olive oil, yellow onion 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: 25 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 large thinly sliced yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 12 minutes until golden brown and caramelized.
  2. Step 2: Season 2 chicken breasts (6 oz each) with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Push onions to the side and add chicken breasts to the skillet. Sear for 5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves to the pan. Stir with the onions and chicken for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen browned bits. Simmer for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken.

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