Easy Balsamic Chicken

Easy Balsamic Chicken is a one pan quick, healthy dinner that can be whipped up in under 20 minutes.  The tomatoes start to burst and make a yummy sauce mixed with the balsamic vinegar.  (gluten free)

One pan.

Ready in under 20 minutes.

Family Favorite.

Gluten free.

Need I say more?

This Easy Balsamic Chicken is quick to prepare and only requires a few ingredients.  My twelve-year-old son loved this – he was so excited about it and gobbled it down.  It really makes my day when I hit a homerun with my kids like this.  Then I can easily pop this in my weekly meal rotation and relax.  Planning = peace.  Life is crazy at our house and we need any help we can get planning and organizing.

Chicken breasts are the ultimate in versatility.  I’m a huge fan, however, there are certain things I have to do to make them tasty.  For instance, I always trim the fat.  If one of my kids finds a cartilage piece, the gig is up.  I make them sound so picky, don’t I?  Well, I guess they are but they are pretty good eaters.  

The other trick I use is flattening out the chicken.  I always do a better job cooking them when they are equal thickness. Otherwise, I’m cutting into the thickest part, cooking longer and the thinner sections become tough. Trust me, this makes a huge difference.  Not to mention, they take less time to cook so your meal gets on the table faster.  

My kids would be happy if I simply sauteed the flattened chicken breasts in olive oil with garlic 24/7 but that’s way too boring.

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Easy Balsamic Chicken

Easy Balsamic Chicken is a one pan quick, healthy dinner that you can whip up in under 20 minutes. The tomatoes start to burst and make a yummy sauce mixed with the balsamic vinegar

Course Dinner

Keyword easy balsamic chicken

Servings 4

Calories 285kcal

Author Karen Kelly

Ingredients

• 3 boneless chicken breasts trimmed of fat
• salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1- pint grape or cherry tomatoes
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup basil and tomato flavored feta
• 1/4 cup basil

Instructions

• Place chicken breasts in between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness.
• Preheat a skillet to medium-high.
• Salt and pepper both sides of chicken breasts. Add 2 tbsp oil to the pan.
• When the oil is hot swirl it around to cover entire pan. Turn heat to medium. Place chicken in pan and cook for about 5 or 6 minutes per side. Try not to disturb them so they have time to brown on each side.
• The chicken should no longer be pink in the middle and reach a temperature of 165°.
• Remove the chicken from the pan and cover with foil.
• Add 1 tbsp more olive oil and add tomatoes. Cook for a few minutes until they start to burst open. Add 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar. Scrape the bottom of the pan and get up all that goodness.
• Add chicken back to pan with the juices.
• Top with feta and basil and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 277mg | Potassium: 464mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 805IU | Vitamin C: 27.2mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 1.7mg

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