I found this recipe on allrecipes.com a couple of days ago, while I was looking for a new idea for dinner. This recipe sounded like the perfect fix, and it was. I served it with an Israeli couscous blend from Trader Joes, and some sautéed zucchini, and it was perfect. The sauce has so much flavor, and it does a great job of keeping the breasts moist while they cook. Simple, and tasty was the winning combination for this recipe, and I will definitely be repeating it. I only made a couple of swaps, which were really more for preference, I only used 1/2 the amount of olive oil, just because I didn’t feel like the amount that they indicated in the recipe was really necessary, I also replaced the dried herbs with fresh herbs from my herb garden. I know you will love the easiness of this recipe – but check it out nutritionally – it’s awesome! Each serving of this flavorful chicken comes to only 181.8 calories, 3.7 grams of fat and 1.4 grams of fiber. Enjoy this tasty chicken recipe with rice, couscous or pasta and your favorite vegetable and you won’t be disappointed!
Braised Balsamic Chicken
Serves 6
Ingredients
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 4 ounces a piece
Salt, pepper and granulated garlic to taste
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 (14.5) can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon fresh basil, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, roughly chopped
Directions
Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper and granulated garlic to taste. Heat olive oil in a 12 inch saute pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and chicken breasts to the pan, cook the chicken breasts about 3-5 minutes per side so that they are nicely browned. After the chicken breasts are browned on both sides, add the can of diced tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar over the chicken. Season with basil, oregano, rosemary and thyme. Turn the heat to low, and simmer the chicken for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened up and the chicken is cooked all the way through. Enjoy with your family for a quick nutritious meal!
