Sautéed Chicken with Garlic and Thyme Butter Sauce

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared and finished with a fragrant garlic-thyme butter sauce for a rich, savory flavor. This chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, unsalted butter 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: 15 min Serves 2 International cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 2 chicken breasts evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 3 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet along with 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and the butter is melted and slightly browned.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the pan, then return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the garlic-thyme butter over the chicken for 1 minute to coat and warm through before serving.

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