Sautéed Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Thyme and Mushrooms

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Tender chicken breasts sautéed with fresh garlic, earthy mushrooms, and fragrant thyme, finished with a bright lemon zest for a vibrant flavor. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 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 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: 20 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 4 minced garlic cloves and 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until mushrooms release their moisture and begin to brown, and garlic is fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme and 1 tsp lemon zest, cooking for another 1 minute until aromatic.
  5. Step 5: Return the chicken to the pan, spooning the mushroom and thyme mixture over the top. Cook together for 1-2 minutes to meld flavors before serving warm.

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