This one pot balsamic chicken recipe is one of my favorite 30 minute meals.
Tender and juicy chicken is flavored with a tasty balsamic sauce that brings the vegetable to life. And even better, this delicious chicken recipe is a one pan meal, as well!
We are all busy and most of us don’t have hours to spend cooking each night to feed our hungry families.
Even though blogging is my full time work, so I work from home, I still find myself typing a new blog post, editing photos, or sharing my posts on social media when the dinner hour rolls around and my family asks “what’s for dinner mum?”
That is when a quick and easy dinner recipe really comes in handy for me.
Just four easy steps make this one pot balsamic chicken & vegetables
This dish is made in four easy steps. Brown the chicken in olive oil. Add 1/2 of the sauce mix. Stir in the beans and carrots with a tiny bit of vegetable broth.
Add the rest of the sauce and fold in the grape tomatoes. You really can’t get any easier than this!
But don’t let that fool you! The taste of this one pot balsamic chicken and vegetables recipe is divine.
It has the fresh taste of healthy vegetables and a lovely sauce made with cumin, light Italian salad dressing, balsamic vinegar and honey.
It is mild and neither too spicy or too sweet. Just a perfect way to dress a simple dish of chicken and veggies.
I love the bright colors that permeate the dish, even after it is cooked.
Who could believe that such an easy and quick meal could look and taste this great? It is perfect for a busy week night and still looks elegant enough to serve at a nice dinner party.
No one needs to know it is a one pot and 30 minute meal.
Each bite gives you the fresh taste of just crisp veggies, tender chicken and that lovely sauce. Your family will definitely want this one again.
This one pot balsamic chicken and vegetables is gluten-free, as well so it’s great for those on a gluten-free diet.
For another tasty combination of flavors like this, check out this balsamic chicken and mushrooms recipe. It’s ready in 30 minutes and tastes amazing.
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Admin note: This post first appeared on the blog in January of 2017. I have updated the post to add new photos and a printable recipe card with nutritional information.
One Pot Balsamic Chicken & Vegetables - 30 Minute Meal
This one pot balsamic chicken recipe is a 30 minute meal. Tender and juicy chicken is flavored with a tasty balsamic sauce that compliments the vegetables beautifully.
Ingredients
- 1/8 teaspoon cumin seed
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 tablespoons Olive Garden light Italian dressing
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Sea salt and cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and the long ones cut in halt
- 3 medium carrots, cut into matchsticks
- 1/4 cup of vegetable broth
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- Combine the salad dressing, balsamic vinegar, honey and cumin. Whisk and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a non stick pan over medium high heat.
- Season the chicken with fresh thyme, sea salt and black pepper.
- Cook the chicken evenly in the pan about 6-7 minutes, turning once during cooking.
- Add half of the dressing to the skillet and move the chicken around to coat it well.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate but leave the sauce in the skillet.
- Add the vegetable broth, green beans and carrots to the skillet.
- Season again with salt and pepper and cook, stirring often until they are tender crisp - about 6-7 minutes.
- Place the veggies on the serving dish with the chicken.
- Add the rest of the dressing to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally until it thickens a little, about 1 minute.
- Return the chicken and veggies to the pan, add the grape tomatoes and cook for another minute. Toss well in the mixture and place in a serving dish.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
3Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 355Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 521mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 4gSugar: 12gProtein: 49g
Nutritional information is approximate due to natural variation in ingredients and the cook-at-home nature of our meals.