Description
This Balsamic Chicken and Tomatoes recipe offers a delicious and healthy main course featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a flavorful balsamic glaze with juicy cherry tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, it combines sweet, tangy, and savory elements for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Sauce and Vegetables
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
Garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and sprinkle evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried Italian seasoning to infuse flavor.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until they develop a golden brown crust and are cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Tomatoes: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until they soften and release their juices.
- Make the Balsamic Glaze: Stir in the balsamic vinegar and honey, making sure to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. This creates a delicious, tangy-sweet sauce.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the tomatoes and balsamic glaze over the top. Let everything simmer together for 2 to 3 minutes so the chicken warms through and absorbs the sauce flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle fresh chopped basil and shredded Parmesan cheese over the dish before serving to add aroma and richness.
Notes
- Serve this dish with rice, quinoa, or pasta to soak up the balsamic glaze.
- For a lighter option, pair it with a fresh green salad.
- You can substitute maple syrup for honey if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with tomatoes and sauce
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
