Description
A flavorful and healthy dish featuring chicken cooked in a balsamic glaze with fresh tomatoes and zucchini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic, cherry tomatoes, and zucchini to the skillet.
- Pour balsamic vinegar over the chicken and vegetables.
- Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in balsamic vinegar for 30 minutes before cooking.
- This dish pairs well with rice or quinoa.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Balsamic Chicken, Tomato Zucchini Skillet, Healthy Chicken Recipe