Easy Skillet Balsamic Chicken Recipe
Easy Skillet Balsamic Chicken Recipe - as delicious, easy chicken dinner spotlighting the flavors of Italy with genuine Italian-made ingredients for a delicious Italian chicken dinner the whole family will love!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 447kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz cubed Prosciutto di Parma PDO
- 1 ½ pounds boneless chicken breasts sliced or pounded 1/2 inch thick
- salt and pepper to season chicken
- 2 tablespoons Cilento PDO Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 8 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 pound mushrooms sliced
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ c shaved Parmigiano Reggiano PDO
- ⅓ cup Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PDO
Instructions
- In a large, heavy skillet, crisp prosciutto over medium heat. Do not drain off any oil.
- Remove crispy prosciutto and place in small bowl, set aside.
- Season chicken generously with salt and pepper.
- Add olive oil to pan and heat until light and shimmery.
- Add chicken to pan, browning each side - about 5 minutes per side.
- Add mushrooms and garlic to pan, stir. Let cook down until mushrooms are soft and garlic is fragrant.
- Drizzle chicken with balsamic vinegar.
- Add stock to pan and bring to a boil. Stir up any browned bits that were stuck to the bottom of the pan.
- Add herbs to pan.
- Let chicken, mushrooms, garlic and stock cook until chicken has reached internal temperature of 160 degrees and stock has reduced.
- When chicken is cooked, shave parmesan cheese over the top. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 503mg | Potassium: 620mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 4.9mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1.8mg