Creamy Balsamic Chicken Recipe [Easy Weeknight Dinner Idea]
There’s nothing quite like a home-cooked meal that tastes like something from your favorite restaurant. Creamy balsamic chicken brings together tender chicken breasts, a rich, tangy sauce, and just the right touch of sweetness. You get deep flavor with every bite thanks to balsamic vinegar, herbs, and a splash of cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 red peppers, cut into strips
- 1/2 red onion, cut into strips
- Basil
- Creamy Balsamic Sauce:
- ½ cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
- ¼ cup mayonnaise, I prefer with a splash of cream.
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp basil
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Whisk dressing and mayonnaise. (I add in a splash of cream.) Stir in cheese, basil and pepper
- Place chicken and 1 tbsp of basil in a pan of water. Bring to a boil, boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat, cover and let sit for 20 minutes.
- Make the Balsamic cream sauce.
- When chicken is ready, cut it into 3″ strips. Saute the chicken, red pepper, onion and basil to taste, for 2-3 minutes or until pepper and onion are softened.
- Serve chicken topped with desired amount of sauce, with a side of rice or garlic mashed potatoes! (I add the creamy balsamic sauce right at the end, so that it’s not cold when serving with the chicken)
Notes
I served this with garlic mashed potatoes and a spring mix salad which was perfect. The extra Creamy Balsamic Sauce is delicious with the potatoes too! Enjoy!