One-Pan Balsamic Chicken & Asparagus Recipe
This One-Pan Balsamic Chicken & Asparagus recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken with vibrant veggies in a sweet and tangy sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Chicken and Veggies:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups asparagus, trimmed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium carrot, julienned (optional for added color and texture)
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (or mixed herbs)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). While the oven is heating, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. This will be the sauce for your chicken and veggies.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook on each side until golden brown.
- Add the Sauce and Veggies: Pour the balsamic mixture over the chicken, then add asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and julienned carrots.
- Bake to Perfection: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve and Enjoy: Drizzle remaining sauce over the dish, garnish with herbs, and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: One-Pan Balsamic Chicken, Asparagus Recipe, One-Pan Chicken and Veggies
