Description
Succulent chicken breasts seared to perfection, drizzled with a savory balsamic glaze, accompanied by fresh spinach and bursting cherry tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
- 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 olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper and sear them for about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add cherry tomatoes to the same skillet and cook until they begin to burst.
- Pour in balsamic vinegar and add fresh spinach, stirring gently until wilted.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it among the tomato and spinach mixture, and simmer until cooked through.
- Serve hot, enjoying every bite!
Notes
For meal prep, consider cooking the chicken ahead and reheating it just before serving. Avoid overcrowding the skillet to ensure proper browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg