Description
Juicy chicken breasts are pan-seared and simmered in a tangy balsamic glaze with fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 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 minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add balsamic vinegar and honey to the skillet, stirring to combine. Let the sauce simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add fresh spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spooning the balsamic tomato spinach mixture over the top. Cook for 1 more minute to heat through.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a low-carb option, replace honey with a sugar-free sweetener.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American