Description
Balsamic Cranberry Chicken Skillet is a delightful one-pan dish that brings together juicy chicken breasts, tart cranberries, and a rich balsamic glaze. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a sweet and savory flavor explosion that’s sure to impress family and guests alike. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish transforms ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and measuring out cranberries.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; sear each side for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove chicken temporarily; add garlic and cranberries to the skillet, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Return chicken to the skillet; pour balsamic vinegar over the top and stir gently to coat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 5 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg