Chicken with Mushroom and Thyme

Chicken with Mushroom and Thyme — Simple, Healthy Dinner

Looking for a wholesome dinner that’s easy to cook and full of flavour? This chicken with mushroom and thyme recipe combines juicy, oven-baked chicken breasts with earthy mushrooms, garlic, onion and a light balsamic sauce. It’s a healthy, fuss-free dish that works for weeknights yet feels elegant enough to serve guests.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp unsalted butter

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

• ¼ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp ground black pepper

• ⅓ cup chopped onion

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 cup white mushrooms, sliced

• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar

• 1 tsp freshly chopped thyme

• 1 tbsp freshly chopped chives

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.

2. Melt butter with olive oil in a hot skillet. Season chicken with salt and pepper, sear for 3 minutes per side until golden.

3. Transfer to an oven-safe dish and bake 25 minutes, or until juices run clear. Keep warm.

4. In the same pan, sauté onion, garlic and mushrooms for 1 minute.

5. Add balsamic vinegar and thyme, cook 1 minute. Pour in ½ cup water and simmer until reduced by half. Adjust seasoning.

6. Slice chicken and top with the mushroom-thyme sauce. Garnish with chives.

Why This Recipe Works

• Balanced and nutritious — high protein, low fuss.

• Ready in under 40 minutes, great for busy evenings.

• Flexible: pairs well with salads, roasted vegetables or grains.

Serve this easy thyme chicken dinner with a crisp salad or roasted root vegetables for a complete, healthy meal that tastes restaurant-worthy. PRIME