Description
Balsamic Chicken Skillet is a quick and delicious one-pan meal that elevates your weeknight dinners. Tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection and cooked in a rich balsamic vinegar sauce, accompanied by vibrant bell peppers and aromatic garlic. This dish combines sweet and tangy flavors with colorful vegetables, making it both visually appealing and satisfying. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy nights when you crave comfort food that impresses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup quality balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (any color)
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- 3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add sliced red onion; sauté for about 3 minutes until translucent.
- 4. Add bell peppers and minced garlic; cook for an additional 5 minutes until peppers soften.
- 5. Pour in balsamic vinegar and honey; stir well and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 6. Return chicken to the skillet, coating each piece with the sauce, then warm through for another minute.
- 7. Serve hot with your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg