Description
Juicy chicken breasts seared and simmered in a tangy balsamic sauce with fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes. A quick, healthy, and flavorful one-pan meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 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 for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits, and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes until they start to soften. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer for 1-2 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American