Balsamic Chicken Breast with Spinach and Tomatoes

A comforting and satisfying dish featuring juicy chicken, vibrant spinach, and cherry tomatoes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Marinating Time 15

Total Time 1 5

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Olive oil
3 cloves Garlic minced
1 teaspoon Dried oregano
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Pepper

For the Vegetables

4 cups Fresh spinach wilted
1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved

Optional Topping

1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese optional, for serving

Equipment

Oven
Baking Dish
pan
small bowl

Method

Directions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Arrange the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the balsamic mixture over them.
Bake the chicken in the oven for 20 minutes.
Sauté the spinach and cherry tomatoes in a pan over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes.
Top the baked chicken with the sautéed spinach and tomatoes.
Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Optional: Sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 32gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Let the chicken marinate in the balsamic mixture for at least 15 minutes before baking for better flavor infusion.

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