Sautéed Chicken with Sober Herb-Garlic Sauce

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Cooked with a delicately balanced herb and garlic sauce that highlights thoughtful, subtle flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs 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: 20 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 2 chicken breasts dry and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add chicken breasts to the skillet and sauté for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove chicken and set aside on a warm plate.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, and 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup chicken broth and 1 tbsp lemon juice, scraping any browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly and thickens.
  5. Step 5: Return chicken breasts to the skillet and coat with the herb-garlic sauce, warming together for 1 minute before serving.

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