Skillet Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary

Skillet Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    55 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    16

Experience the bright, herbaceous flavors of the Mediterranean with this vibrant one-pan chicken dish. Juicy chicken breasts are infused with lemon, rosemary, and a touch of balsamic tang, all simmered in a luscious tomato and bacon-infused sauce. A quick and elegant weeknight meal that's sure to impress!

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    13 g
  • Cholesterol
    78 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    30 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    525 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    17 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 7-10 minutes. Remove from the skillet, cover with foil, and set aside to keep warm.

02

Step

Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the chopped leeks and cook over medium heat until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the chopped bacon and mashed garlic and cook until the bacon is crispy, about 5 minutes. Deglaze the pan with white balsamic vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

03

Step

Add the halved cherry tomatoes, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped fresh rosemary, and fresh sage to the skillet. Stir to combine.

04

Step

Return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper.

05

Step

Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook until the sauce has reduced by about half and the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Ensure an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

For an even richer flavor, consider adding a splash of dry white wine along with the chicken broth.
Feel free to substitute other herbs, such as thyme or oregano, for the rosemary and sage.
Serve with a side of crusty bread, roasted vegetables, or creamy polenta to soak up the delicious sauce.
If you don't have white balsamic vinegar, regular balsamic vinegar can be used, but it will impart a slightly darker color and more intense flavor.
Make sure not to overcook the chicken. Overcooked chicken will be rubbery.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.0/ 5 ( 5 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Hattie Mccullough

    The lemon and rosemary combination is perfect. My family loved it.

  • Kaela Stroman

    Delicious! I used bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for even more flavor.

  • Jayden Mullercormier

    The white balsamic vinegar really makes a difference. Don't skip it!

  • Buster Pacocha

    Could I use dried herbs instead of fresh? What would the conversion be?

  • Kristian Kirlin

    I made this for a dinner party and everyone raved about it!

  • Albin Oberbrunner

    This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! The flavor is amazing.

  • Salma Aufderhar

    This is now a staple in our house. So easy and flavorful!

  • Jan Wolff

    I added some chopped bell peppers and it was delicious!

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