Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make one-pan balsamic chicken recipe that features tender chicken breasts cooked with cherry tomatoes, green beans, and a sweet balsamic glaze. Perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetables:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup green beans (trimmed)
- 1/2 red onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Balsamic Glaze:
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Garnish:
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear Chicken: Brown chicken on both sides in a skillet, then set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Cook tomatoes, green beans, onion, and garlic in the same pan.
- Prepare Balsamic Glaze: Whisk balsamic vinegar, honey, basil, and oregano; pour over vegetables.
- Combine Ingredients: Place chicken back in the pan with vegetables and sauce.
- Bake: Cook in the oven until chicken is done and vegetables are tender.
- Rest and Serve: Let the dish rest, garnish, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can swap green beans with asparagus or zucchini, or add baby potatoes for variation.
- This dish is great for meal prep and reheats wonderfully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
