Sautéed Chicken with Garlic and Lemon-Thyme Sauce

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Sautéed to golden perfection, served with a bright lemon-thyme pan sauce that balances garlic richness with fresh herbal notes. This Mediterranean-inspired Super Bowl recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 15 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 320 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 until shimmering, then add the chicken breasts and sauté for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 4 minced garlic cloves to the same skillet, stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup chicken broth, 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, and stir in 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme; simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the sauce over them, and cook for an additional 1 minute to meld flavors before serving.

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