Easy Skillet Balsamic Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
360 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Easy Skillet Balsamic Chicken Recipe
Description
Easy Skillet Balsamic Chicken begins by crisping cubed prosciutto in a heavy skillet to render flavorful oil. After removing the prosciutto, chicken breasts seasoned with sea salt and pepper are browned in the same pan. Mushrooms and garlic are cooked with the chicken until soft and fragrant. Balsamic vinegar is then drizzled in, and chicken broth is added to deglaze, bringing up any browned bits for enhanced depth.
Herbs such as thyme and a bay leaf simmer with the mixture, allowing the sauce to reduce while the chicken cooks through to an internal temperature of 160°F. The finished dish is topped with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano cheese for mild nuttiness and richness. The combination of tangy balsamic, savory prosciutto, garlic, and herbs creates a deeply savory flavor profile elevated by the melted cheese.
This skillet dish can be served immediately, pairing well with simple sides like sautéed vegetables, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce. Its one-pan preparation offers a satisfying meal with layers of texture and balanced savory and tangy notes.
Ingredients
- 8 oz prosciutto cubed
- 1 ½ lbs chicken breast pounded 1/2 inch thick, boneless
- salt sea salt
- black pepper sea salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 lb mushrooms sliced
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- ¼ cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese shaved
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- In a large, heavy skillet, crisp prosciutto over medium heat. Do not drain off any oil.
- Remove crispy prosciutto and place in small bowl, set aside.
- Season chicken generously with salt and pepper.
- Add olive oil to pan and heat until light and shimmery.
- Add chicken to pan, browning each side - about 5 minutes per side.
- Add mushrooms and garlic to pan, stir. Let cook down until mushrooms are soft and garlic is fragrant.
- Drizzle chicken with balsamic vinegar.
- Add stock to pan and bring to a boil. Stir up any browned bits that were stuck to the bottom of the pan.
- Add herbs to pan.
- Let chicken, mushrooms, garlic and stock cook until chicken has reached internal temperature of 160 degrees and stock has reduced.
- When chicken is cooked, shave parmesan cheese over the top. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 360kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1346mg | 56% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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