Balsamic Chicken Breasts With Peppers and Onions

Description: Quick skillet chicken flavored with peppers, onions, garlic, basil and balsamic vinegar. Makes chicken very tender and dinner is ready in less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• salt & pepper
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups thinly sliced bell peppers (use a mix of colors)
• 1 medium onion, sliced thin
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped fine
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2. In a large skillet, saute chicken in 2 tablespoons of oil over medium high heat, turning once for a total of about 8 minutes or until golden brown.
3. Transfer chicken to a plate.
4. Add 2 remaining tablespoons of oil to the skillet and cook peppers and onions, stirring often until just softened.
5. Add garlic and stir for about 1 minute.
6. Stir in basil and vinegar and return chicken and juices to the skillet.
7. Reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 3 more minutes.
8. Taste and adjust salt and pepper seasonings.