Best Apricot Balsamic Skillet Chicken Recipes

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APRICOT-BALSAMIC SKILLET CHICKEN



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A tasty and easy chicken entree that can be put together quickly from pantry/fridge items - my kind of dinner!

Provided by LiaPeach

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 2 chicken breasts, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt and pepper
1/3 cup apricot jam or 1/3 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Saute onion and thyme in olive oil until onion is soft. Remove from skillet.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper, add chicken to pan and saute 4 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from skillet.
  • Mix preserves, vinegar and chicken broth in skillet, stirring until preserves melt, and mixture boils. 4 Add sauteed onion.
  • Return chicken to pan and turn to coat with sauce. Simmer until chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve over rice or pasta.

APRICOT CHICKEN WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR



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This chicken is cooked with apricots, balsamic vinegar, broth, and thyme. It's super yummy and a hit every time!

Provided by Desta

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins, cut into bite-size pieces
salt and pepper to taste
1 large onion, chopped
¼ cup balsamic vinegar, or to taste
20 dried apricots
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet with a lid over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and cook in the hot oil until golden brown around the edges, but still pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir in the onion, and cook for about 3 minutes more. Pour in the balsamic vinegar, bring it to a simmer, and allow it to reduce for a few minutes.
  • Cut half of the apricots in half, leaving the others whole. Place the apricots into the skillet, and pour in the chicken stock. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the apricot preserves and thyme. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the apricots have softened, 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Cholesterol 64.7 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 163.9 mg, Sugar 32.7 g

APRICOT - BALSAMIC CHICKEN



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Easy to make....no special ingredients....healthy too!! If u r following Weight Watchers this is 8 points per serving!! So delicious!!

Provided by Doreen Fish @dfish

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon(s) vegetble oil.....i used grapseed oil
1/2 cup(s) red onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) fresh thyme, minced
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt ,divided
1 pound(s) chicken breast,skinless & boneless
1/3 cup(s) apricot jam
2 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon(s) fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • *I pound my chicken breasts so they're a little flatter and even all the way through...makes for faster cooking.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over med-high heat until hot.Add onions and saute for approx 5 mins. Sprinkle the thyme and 1/4 tsp salt over chicken Add to pan,saute 6 mins on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan and keep warm. Be sure to leave all those brown bits...they are so tasty! Reduce heat and add jam, vinegar,salt and pepper to pan to deglaze.Stir constantly until jam melts. Mixture will thicken Pour over chicken and serve.
  • I serve this with a greek salad.So yummy! Enjoy!!

CHICKEN BALSAMICO



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Yes you can make a gourmet-style dish in just 30 minutes! It's as simple as this skillet chicken dish, served in a creamy balsamic sauce with olives, sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese ... yum!

Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup water
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)
1 cup diced plum tomatoes or 1/2 cup thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced pitted kalamata olives
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Hot cooked orzo pasta

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes or until well browned on both sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet. Stir the garlic, vinegar and water in the skillet. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the soup, tomatoes, olives, if desired, and oregano and heat to a boil. Return the chicken to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low. Cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with the cheese. Serve the chicken and sauce with the orzo.

LEMON THYME CHICKEN



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Buttered onions are a great addition to this easy lemon chicken recipe. Best of all, it takes only a few minutes to brown the lightly breaded chicken on the stove top. -Kay Shimonek, Corsicana, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper. Set aside 4-1/2 teaspoons for sauce. Sprinkle remaining flour mixture over both sides of chicken. , In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until juices run clear, 7-9 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. , In the same pan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir in thyme and reserved flour mixture until blended. Gradually stir in broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve over chicken. Sprinkle with thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 647mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

APRICOT CHICKEN WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR



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Make and share this Apricot Chicken With Balsamic Vinegar recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 lbs chicken tenderloins, cut into bite-size pieces
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste
1 large onion, chopped
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar (to taste)
20 dried apricots
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet with a lid over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and cook in the hot oil until golden brown around the edges, but still pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir in the onion, and cook for about 3 minutes more. Pour in the balsamic vinegar, bring it to a simmer, and allow it to reduce for a few minutes.
  • Cut 10 of the apricots in half, leaving the others whole. Place the apricots into the skillet, and pour in the chicken stock. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the apricot preserves and thyme. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the apricots have softened, 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.

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