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Creamy Balsamic Chicken Skillet

This creamy balsamic chicken skillet is wholesome and jam-packed with a flavor profile that is both filling and delicious. Healthy, simple to prepare, and ready in about 30 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Gluten-Free, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Kosher, Low Fat
Skill Level: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Author: Rena Awada

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts small, boneless and skinless
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2-3 garlic cloves pressed
  • 12 ounces button mushrooms sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves picked
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons parsley freshly chopped

Instructions

  • First, season the chicken with Kosher salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside on a plate and cover to keep warm.
    Four cooked chicken breasts in a pan.
  • To the same preheated skillet, add the remaining oil.
  • Add the 1 onion (diced), 2-3 garlic cloves (minced), and saute until golden, 3-4 minutes. Stir in the 12 ounces button mushrooms and continue to cook for 5-7 minutes.
    Mushrooms being stirred in pan with spatula
  • Add the 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, and 2 teaspoons honey.
  • Pour over the 1 cup chicken broth and whisk to combine. Allow it to simmer until reduced by half, around 4 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the 1 cup almond milk and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until smooth.
  • Pour the milk mixture into the pan and continuously whisk until the sauce thickens, 2-3 minutes.
  • Return the chicken to the pan and cook for a few more minutes, until heated and bubbly.
    top and close up view of creamy balsamic chicken and mushroom in a yellow skillet
  • Season with chopped 2 tablespoons parsley and enjoy!

Notes

  • Don't overcook the chicken, but make sure it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use vegetable broth in place of chicken broth if preferred.
  • You can use agave in place of the honey.
  • Make sure to pick the leaves from the fresh thyme.
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to four days.
  • Any type of mushrooms will work for this creamy balsamic chicken skillet.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 379mg | Potassium: 1232mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 2mg