Description
A delightful dish featuring succulent chicken breasts, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach, all enveloped in a rich balsamic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garlic (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Pour the olive oil into a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in the hot skillet.
- Set aside the chicken: Once cooked through, remove the chicken and set it aside on a plate.
- Cook the tomatoes: In the same skillet, toss in the cherry tomatoes and let them cook until they start to burst.
- Add balsamic vinegar and spinach: Pour in the balsamic vinegar and stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts.
- Return the chicken: Nestle the chicken back into the skillet, allowing it to simmer in the sauce.
Notes
Use high-quality balsamic vinegar for the best flavor. You can make this dish ahead of time and reheat for quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, balsamic, spinach, tomatoes, quick dinner, healthy meal