Sauteed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (regular or lemon)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth or chicken bouillon
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (optional)
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, washed and trimmed

Directions

1. 1

   Wash and trim chicken breasts.

2. 2

   Heat oil and butter in frying pan.

3. 3

   Brown chicken on both sides.

4. 4

   Remove from pan.

5. 5

   Add thyme, salt, pepper and onion to pan and cook about 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Add broth and mix well.

7. 7

   Return chicken to pan and cook covered for 15 minutes or until done.

8. 8

   Remove chicken to serving plate, keep warm.

9. 9

   Add the minced garlic and reduce the sauce by one half.

10. 10

    Add red pepper flakes and pour over chicken or pour into smaller dipping bowls.