Pan-Seared Chicken with Balsamic Glaze
Pan-fried chicken breasts are coated in a sweet, tangy balsamic mixture that doubles as a sauce, with garlic, Italian herbs, and chicken broth adding depth. The balsamic gives the chicken rich color and a balanced finish, making it a flavorful choice for an easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pan-Seared Chicken with Balsamic Glaze, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 19 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Whisk chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, sugar, Italian seasoning, and garlic together in a bowl. Place the chicken breasts in the marinade and marinate for 10 minutes on each side.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and reserve the marinade. Place the chicken in the hot skillet and cook until browned and no longer pink inside, about 7 minutes per side.
- 4
Pour the marinade into the skillet. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, turning the chicken breasts over once or twice, about 5 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a chicken breast should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 322.94 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 53.57 g Good Source 107%
- Carbohydrate 10.77 g 4%
- Total Fat 6.54 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 0.55 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 143.08 mg High 48%
- Sodium 227.82 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 0.23 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 10.51 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 2.46 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.53 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 15.63 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 3.21 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.43 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Pan Seared Chicken with Balsamic Glaze is an Italian dinner recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 322.94 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pan-Seared Chicken with Balsamic Glaze?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Pan-Seared Chicken with Balsamic Glaze made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Garlic, Italian Seasoning. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Pan-Seared Chicken with Balsamic Glaze?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pan-Seared Chicken with Balsamic Glaze?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 322.94 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pan-Seared Chicken with Balsamic Glaze easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pan-Seared Chicken with Balsamic Glaze healthy?
- Pan-Seared Chicken with Balsamic Glaze has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 322.94 calories and 53.57 g of protein, or 107% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 227.82 mg (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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