Description
This One Pan Balsamic Chicken is a flavorful and easy weeknight dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts, tender vegetables, and a rich balsamic glaze. Everything cooks together in one skillet for a simple meal with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Pat chicken dry and season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Add zucchini, bell pepper, tomatoes, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 4–5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Prepare the balsamic glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and pour the balsamic mixture over everything.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10–12 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Spoon the glaze over the chicken during the final few minutes of cooking.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
Notes
This dish pairs perfectly with rice, mashed potatoes, quinoa, or crusty bread. For extra flavor, allow the chicken to marinate in the balsamic mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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