Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Cognac and Cola Glaze

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts glazed with a sweet and slightly boozy cognac and cola reduction, creating a unique balance of flavors. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes on the first side until golden brown and edges are crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken breasts and cook for another 4-5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is cooked through; transfer to a plate and tent with foil to rest.
  4. Step 4: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 1/4 cup Hennessy cognac, scraping any browned bits off the pan. Let it simmer for 1 minute until slightly reduced.
  5. Step 5: Add 1/2 cup cola and 1 tbsp honey, stirring gently and allowing the mixture to simmer and thicken for 4-5 minutes until it coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 1 tbsp unsalted butter until melted and glossy, then return chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the glaze over them for 1 minute.
  7. Step 7: Serve the chicken breasts drizzled with the Henny and cola glaze immediately.

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