Sautéed Chicken with Rosemary and Balsamic Reduction
Pan-seared with fresh rosemary and finished with a rich balsamic glaze that balances herbal and tangy flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, fresh rosemary, olive oil 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.
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (6 oz each) chicken breasts
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Step 2: Add chicken breasts and 2 sprigs fresh rosemary to the hot skillet. Sauté for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through, about 160°F internal temperature.
- Step 3: Remove chicken and rosemary from the skillet and set aside to rest. Reduce heat to medium and add 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Pour 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar and 1/2 cup chicken broth into the skillet, stirring and scraping any browned bits. Simmer for 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Step 5: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon the balsamic reduction over, and heat together for 1 minute before serving.








