Description
A quick and flavorful one-pan dish featuring juicy chicken breasts simmered in a tangy balsamic glaze with fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown (about 5-6 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in balsamic vinegar, chicken broth, and honey. Stir and bring to a simmer.
- Return chicken to the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 5 minutes, basting the chicken with the sauce.
- Add cherry tomatoes and spinach to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts and tomatoes soften slightly.
- Serve chicken with the pan sauce and vegetables. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American