Description
Experience the perfect harmony of sweet and savory with this One-Skillet Balsamic Cranberry Chicken. Juicy chicken breasts are seared to perfection and simmered with tart cranberries and rich balsamic vinegar, creating a mouthwatering dish that’s ideal for family dinners or special occasions. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, this recipe will make you the star of any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and cranberries to the skillet; stir until fragrant.
- Pour in balsamic vinegar and chicken broth while scraping up any flavorful bits from the bottom.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in fresh rosemary just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg