Description
This One-Pan Balsamic Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy weeknight dinner option. Tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection and then baked with a flavorful balsamic glaze, cherry tomatoes, green beans, and red onions. It’s a one-pan meal that’s bursting with Italian-American flavors and is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Vegetables:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
Balsamic Glaze:
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
- Cook the vegetables: In the same skillet, add garlic, cherry tomatoes, green beans, and red onion. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Make the balsamic glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard.
- Combine and bake: Return the chicken to the skillet and pour the balsamic mixture over everything. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, spoon sauce and vegetables over the chicken, and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, quinoa, or mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the balsamic mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
- You can substitute asparagus or zucchini for the green beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan, Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
