BALSAMIC CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS

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Quick skillet chicken flavored with peppers, onions, garlic, basil and balsamic vinegar. Makes chicken very tender and dinner is ready in less than 30 minutes.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt & pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups thinly sliced bell peppers (use a mix of colors)
1 medium onion, sliced thin
4 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet, saute chicken in 2 tablespoons of oil over medium high heat, turning once for a total of about 8 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Transfer chicken to a plate.
  • Add 2 remaining tablespoons of oil to the skillet and cook peppers and onions, stirring often until just softened.
  • Add garlic and stir for about 1 minute.
  • Stir in basil and vinegar and return chicken and juices to the skillet.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 3 more minutes.
  • Taste and adjust salt and pepper seasonings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.8, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 147, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 7.2, Protein 27

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