Swiss Chard and Balsamic Chicken

Ingredients

• Chicken breasts (2, boneless and skinless)
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Swiss chard (4 cups, chopped)
• Balsamic vinegar (3 tablespoons)

Instructions

1. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
3. Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate, covering it with foil to keep warm.
4. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
5. Add the chopped Swiss chard to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the leaves are wilted and tender.
6. Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the Swiss chard and stir well to combine all the flavors. Allow it to cook for another minute or two, letting the vinegar reduce slightly.
7. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them among the Swiss chard, and cook for an additional 2 minutes to reheat the chicken and absorb the flavors.
8. Serve the Swiss chard and balsamic chicken together on a plate, drizzling any remaining balsamic sauce from the skillet over the top.