Description

This Blueberry Thyme Chicken is a beautiful skillet dinner that brings a perfect balance of sweet and savory to your table. Tender, juicy chicken is pan-seared to perfection and then coated in a glossy, rich blueberry thyme sauce, making for an elegant yet incredibly simple weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (plus extra for garnish)

Instructions

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and rest under foil.
In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds.
Add blueberries, honey, balsamic vinegar, chicken broth, and thyme. Simmer 6–8 minutes, gently mashing some blueberries to thicken sauce.
Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over. Cook 2 minutes to heat through.
Plate chicken, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with fresh thyme.

Notes

For best results, use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). Be patient with the sauce—allow it to reduce until glossy and thick enough to coat the chicken nicely.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
Calories: 320
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: blueberry thyme chicken, skillet chicken, sweet savory chicken, weeknight dinner