Description
One-Skillet Balsamic Cranberry Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that seamlessly blends sweet and savory flavors in a single pan. Juicy chicken breasts are enveloped in a luscious balsamic cranberry sauce, creating a delightful meal perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. This easy-to-make recipe ensures minimal cleanup while delivering impressive results that will leave your family and guests raving for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry; season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour balsamic vinegar and cranberry sauce into the skillet, stirring to combine and deglaze the pan.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Sprinkle fresh rosemary on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg