Peach Balsamic Chicken Skillet

Name: Peach Balsamic Chicken Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (slice thick breasts in half); 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp Onion powder; 1 tsp Smoked paprika; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; Salt; Pepper; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 2 Ripe peaches, sliced; 1 Shallot, sliced; 2 Garlic cloves, grated; ½ cup Low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar; 1 tbsp Honey; ½ Lemon's worth of juice; 2 tbsp Unsalted butter; Fresh thyme; Basil; Red pepper flakes (optional); 4 cups Arugula; 1 handful of Microgreens; ⅓ cup Grated parmesan; ¼ cup Pistachios; 1 tbsp White balsamic; 1½ tbsp Olive oil; Salt

Wait peaches and chicken!? Yes and it is magic. This is my go to 30 minute summer dinner. Juicy golden chicken meets caramelized peaches in a sweet savory balsamic pan sauce with garlic shallots fresh thyme and a touch of honey. One pan only. Perfect for busy weeknights but fancy enough for guests

Total time: 30 min
Serves: 4
Updated: July 3, 2026
Recipe by: Saba

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Peach Balsamic Chicken Skillet

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Serves: 4

Ingredients

Chicken

4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (slice thick breasts in half)
1 tsp Garlic powder
1 tsp Onion powder
1 tsp Smoked paprika
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt
Pepper
2 tbsp Olive oil

Skillet

2 Ripe peaches, sliced
1 Shallot, sliced
2 Garlic cloves, grated
½ cup Low-sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp Honey
½ Lemon's worth of juice
2 tbsp Unsalted butter
Fresh thyme
Basil
Red pepper flakes (optional)

Salad

4 cups Arugula
1 handful of Microgreens
⅓ cup Grated parmesan
¼ cup Pistachios
1 tbsp White balsamic
1½ tbsp Olive oil
Salt

Instructions

Chicken and Skillet

Step 1Season the chicken and sear in olive oil for about 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from the skillet
Step 2Cook the shallot, add the garlic, then caramelize the peaches for 2 to 3 minutes
Step 3Stir in the broth, balsamic, honey, and lemon juice. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, then add in the butter and thyme
Step 4Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Finish with fresh basil and red pepper flakes