Chicken Breasts With Balsamic Vinegar Sauce Recipe

Experience a taste of a classic French bistro with this lightened-up, flavorful chicken recipe! Our balsamic-rosemary chicken boasts a deliciously simple Italian twist, perfect for a healthy and satisfying weeknight meal. Low-calorie, low-sodium, low-carb, and low-fat, this dish is bursting with flavor. Served with steamed or boiled potatoes and a fresh baby lettuce salad. Adapted from the Joslin Diabetes Gourmet Cookbook.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 153.6 kcal
Protein 27g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chicken Breasts With Balsamic Vinegar Sauce

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How to Make Chicken Breasts With Balsamic Vinegar Sauce

  1. Remove visible fat from 2 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
  2. Lightly spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
  3. Brown chicken breasts over medium-high heat for 3 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  5. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 cup sliced mushrooms to the skillet.
  6. Reduce heat to low and sauté until the onion is translucent but not browned, about 3 minutes.
  7. Add 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional), 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 2 sprigs fresh rosemary.
  8. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  9. Return chicken breasts to the skillet.
  10. Cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  11. Transfer chicken to a heated serving platter.
  12. Cook the sauce over high heat, uncovered, until reduced to about 1/2 cup, about 5-7 minutes.
  13. Remove from heat and whisk in 1 tablespoon of butter.
  14. Pour the sauce over the chicken.
  15. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and serve immediately with steamed potatoes and a baby lettuce salad.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

10g

Carbs

1g