Balsamic Chicken Breasts

By: Marie DePadova • In: Entrees • Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless)
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Shallots (minced)
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth (or stock)
  • 3 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 cup Orzo
  • 2 tbsp Parsley (minced, fresh)

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1: 

Cook Orzo according to package instructions and set aside.

Step 2:

Place chicken between 2 sheets of wax paper and pound 1/2 inch thick with rolling pin or mallet. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.

Step 3:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving plate, cover, and keep warm.

Step 4:

Add shallots to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes stirring occasionally.

Step 5:

Add broth, vinegar, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil and cook until reduced by one-third (about 4 minutes).

Step 6:

Whisk butter into skillet until melted. Pour over chicken. Toss Orzo with parsley and serve with chicken.

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