Sautéed Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Thyme and Parmesan

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared with fresh garlic, thyme, and finished with a bright splash of lemon juice and Parmesan cheese. This Mediterranean-inspired New Year's recipe (gluten free, high protein), 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 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: 15 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.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on one side until golden brown and edges crisp.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken breasts and add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves to the pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
  4. Step 4: Remove the pan from heat, drizzle 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice over the chicken, and sprinkle 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese evenly on top. Let it rest for 2 minutes so the cheese slightly melts.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately, spooning pan juices over the chicken for extra flavor.

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