Description
Succulent chicken breasts simmering in a tangy balsamic glaze, accompanied by vibrant greens and juicy tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Pour the olive oil into your skillet and heat it over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper; sear for about 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Remove and rest: Take the chicken from the skillet and let it rest on a plate.
- Make the balsamic sauce: In the same skillet, add the balsamic vinegar and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Add greens and tomatoes: Toss in the cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking until wilted and soft.
- Return chicken to skillet: Place the chicken back in the skillet and simmer in the sauce for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve warm: Drizzle with sauce and enjoy.
Notes
You can marinate the chicken in balsamic vinegar for deeper flavor. Consider using an air fryer for a quicker option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: balsamic chicken, healthy recipe, easy dinner