Description
A delightful dish of tender chicken breasts in a luscious balsamic vinegar and cream sauce, perfect for dinner gatherings or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Cooked rice or pasta for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the mushrooms and garlic; sauté until the mushrooms are tender.
- Pour in the balsamic vinegar and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coat with the sauce, and warm through.
- Serve over rice or pasta.
Notes
For substitutions, consider using chicken thighs for a juicier option or a plant-based cream for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg