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Skillet Balsamic Chicken Breasts

Whip up these juicy and tender Skillet Balsamic Chicken Breasts in just 30 minutes using only one pan.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: balsamic chicken, balsamic chicken breast, balsamic chicken recipe, chicken breast recipe, skillet chicken breast
Servings: 4
Calories: 351kcal
Author: Katerina | Easy Weeknight Recipes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1-inch thickness
  • salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • chopped fresh basil or parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat.
  • Pound the chicken breasts down to 1-inch thickness and season them with salt and pepper; add them to the heated oil and cook for 5 minutes, undisturbed.
  • Flip the chicken breasts over; add 1 tablespoon butter and continue to cook for 4 to 5 more minutes, or until cooked through. Internal temperature should register at 165˚F.
  • Remove chicken breasts from skillet and set aside; keep them covered.
  • Add remaining butter to the skillet. Stir in diced onions and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes, or until very soft. Stir frequently. If they start to burn, lower the heat.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook for 20 seconds. Stir in Italian seasoning, sugar, and balsamic vinegar; cook for 2 minutes.
  • Whisk in the chicken broth; continue to whisk and scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  • Increase the heat to High and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced a bit.
  • Lower heat to medium and whisk in the cream; whisk continually for about 30 seconds so that the sauce doesn’t start to boil.
  • Let sauce come to a simmer; add the chicken breasts back to the skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or just until chicken is heated through.
  • Remove from heat. Sauce will thicken as it stands.
  • Garnish with basil and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 646IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg