Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of One-Skillet Balsamic Cranberry Chicken, a vibrant dish that combines tangy balsamic vinegar and sweet cranberries with tender, juicy chicken. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe offers a delightful balance of flavors that will impress your family and friends. With minimal cleanup and a quick preparation time, you can enjoy an elegant meal without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup high-quality balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Sear in the hot skillet for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in balsamic vinegar and chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Stir to combine.
- Add dried cranberries and thyme, returning chicken to the skillet. Simmer on low for 5-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional thyme if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg