Balsamic Chicken And Veggies (One Pot Recipe)
This balsamic chicken and veggies skillet proves healthy dinners the whole family will enjoy are within reach. Chock full of lean protein, and tender, saucy vegetables, it’s a 20 minute meal with almost no clean up that you can feel good about serving and enjoying!
Servings: 4
Calories: 366kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp Italian salad dressing light versions tend to work better since they’ve a bit of a thicker consistency for coating, BUT any variety will still taste great
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 tbsp honey
- 1/8-1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 1/4 lbs chicken breast tenderloins
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb fresh green beans ends trimmed
- 1 1/2 cup carrots julienned
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
Instructions
- In a small bowl stir together the dressing, vinegar, honey and red pepper flakes until evenly combined. Set aside.1/4 cup + 2 tbsp Italian salad dressing, 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 1/2 tbsp honey, 1/8-1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- In a large skillet, or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, before putting the tenderloins into the skillet. Cook the chicken, about 6 – 7 minutes & flipping halfway through, until the chicken's cooked through.1 1/4 lbs chicken breast tenderloins, 2 tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper
- Pour half the dressing mixture to the skillet, turning the chicken to make sure it’s evenly coated. Transfer the cooked, coated chicken to a waiting plate while leaving the sauce in the skillet.
- Add the green beans and carrots, seasoning with salt and pepper (to taste) and cook, stirring frequently, until still softened but still crisp (about 4 minutes). Using a slotted spoon, transfer the veggies to plate or platter with chicken.1 lb fresh green beans, 1 1/2 cup carrots
- Add the remaining dressing mixture to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 1 minute).
- Add the cooked chicken, cooked green beans and carrots, and the tomatoes back to the pot. Gently toss everything together until evenly combined and all's well coated.1 cup grape tomatoes
- Serve wam and enjoy!
Notes
- Want to add a little extra flavor? Garnish this dish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese just before serving.
- Switch up the vegetables to incorporate what you have on hand. You really can’t go wrong here.
- If your chicken pieces/slices are really on the thin side, you may need to reduce the heat but cook it a little longer to keep the chicken from drying out.
- To make for easy lunches, portion leftovers into single serve tupperware containers along with some steamed rice or pasta.
Nutrition
Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 2255mg | Potassium: 1024mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 9173IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2mg