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Balsamic Chicken Skillet

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Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp sugar-free maple syrup or a low-carb sweetener of your choice optional
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese balls
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4 minutes per side or until they are browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add a bit more olive oil if needed. Add the sliced onions and cook until they become soft and translucent (about 5-6 mins.)
  • Add minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried rosemary to the onions. Sauté for an additional 30-60 seconds until the garlic becomes fragrant.
  • Pour in the balsamic vinegar and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Add sugar-free maple syrup or a low-carb sweetener if using. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
  • Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some of the balsamic mixture over them. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cover.
  • Cover with a lid and let chicken simmer for 20-30 minutes or cook through.
  • Drop in the mozzarella cheese balls, cover for about 2-3 minutes or until the cheese balls have become melted.
  • Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.