Skillet Chicken with Balsamic Bacon Sauce
Pan-Steamed Lemony Asparagus
Ingredients
- 4 slices nitrite-free bacon, chopped
- 2 (6-oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ⅓ cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- 1½ Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp whole-grain mustard
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp; drain, reserving drippings in skillet.
- Pound chicken to an even thickness in a zip-top plastic bag using the heel of your hand or a meat mallet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Cook in hot drippings in skillet 3 to 4 minutes per side or until done. Remove from skillet.
- Cook onion and garlic in skillet over medium heat, stirring often, 4 minutes or until browned and tender.
- Stir in broth, vinegar, mustard, and bacon. Return chicken to skillet, and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened and chicken is thoroughly heated.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Side Dish Instructions
- Bring asparagus and water to a boil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 2 | 2 | |
| Calories |
348
|
47
|
395
|
| Fat (g) | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Protein (g) | 45 | 5 | 50 |
| Carb (g) | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Sodium (mg) | 993 | 295 | 1288 |
| T. Sugs (g) | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| A. Sugs (g) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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