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Easy Skillet Balsamic Chicken Recipe

This delicious, easy chicken dinner spotlighting the flavors of Italy with genuine Italian-made ingredients for a delicious Italian chicken dinner the whole family will love! 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 360 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 8 oz prosciutto cubed
  • 1 ½ lbs boneless chicken breasts pounded 1/2 inch thick
  • sea salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 lb mushrooms sliced
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ cup shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
  • ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar

Instructions

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  1. In a large, heavy skillet, crisp prosciutto over medium heat. Do not drain off any oil. 
  2. Remove crispy prosciutto and place in small bowl, set aside. 
  3. Season chicken generously with salt and pepper. 
  4. Add olive oil to pan and heat until light and shimmery. 
  5. Add chicken to pan, browning each side - about 5 minutes per side. 
  6. Add mushrooms and garlic to pan, stir. Let cook down until mushrooms are soft and garlic is fragrant. 
  7. Drizzle chicken with balsamic vinegar.
  8. Add stock to pan and bring to a boil. Stir up any browned bits that were stuck to the bottom of the pan. 
  9. Add herbs to pan. 
  10. Let chicken, mushrooms, garlic and stock cook until chicken has reached internal temperature of 160 degrees and stock has reduced. 
  11. When chicken is cooked, shave parmesan cheese over the top. Serve immediately. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 360kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 49g (98%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 127mg (42%) Sodium 1346mg (56%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 360

% 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.