Sautéed Chicken with Smoky Paprika and Caramelized Onions

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Tender chicken breasts cooked with sweet caramelized onions and smoky paprika create a flavorful and comforting dish perfect for weeknight dinners. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (gluten free), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, 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 rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 thinly sliced yellow onion and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden brown and caramelized.
  2. Step 2: Season 2 chicken breasts with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika on both sides.
  3. Step 3: Push onions to the side of the skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the center, then add the chicken breasts. Sauté over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the edges are golden and slightly crisp.
  4. Step 4: Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring to combine with onions and chicken.
  5. Step 5: Remove skillet from heat and drizzle 1 tbsp lemon juice over the chicken. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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