Best 8 Balsamic Chicken With Spinach And Fresh Tomato Recipes

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Balsamic chicken with spinach and fresh tomato is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful balsamic vinegar sauce, and the spinach and tomatoes add a pop of color and freshness. This dish is also relatively easy to make, so it is perfect for busy families.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH BABY SPINACH



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 18m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved
8 ounces baby spinach
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup low-sodium canned chopped tomatoes with juice
2 cups whole wheat couscous, cooked

Steps:

  • Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the chicken and cook about 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove the chicken and set aside. To the same pan, add the spinach and cook just until wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. Lower the heat to medium and add the balsamic vinegar and chicken broth to the pan and stir, scraping the bottom of the pan to remove any browned bits. Add the tomatoes, bring to a simmer and cook 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Place the couscous in a serving bowl. Top with the spinach, chicken and balsamic-tomato sauce.

EASY CHICKEN WITH TOMATOES AND SPINACH



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Looking for lighter fare? Try this 35-minute skillet dish featuring simply seasoned chicken breasts and vitamin-packed spinach.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup dry white wine or water
2 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, sliced (about 1 cup)
1 bag (6 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves (about 3 1/2 cups)

Steps:

  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sprinkle chicken with garlic, oregano, seasoned salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet; cook 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
  • Stir wine into skillet. Top chicken with tomato slices. Cover; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tomatoes are thoroughly heated.
  • Add spinach. Cover; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

BALSAMIC CHICKEN AND FRESH MOZZARELLA



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A tasty, healthy chicken that's fancy enough for a guest but easy enough for any day of the week.

Provided by TVMOVIEGIRL

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (16 fl oz) bottle balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
2 tomatoes, sliced
2 pounds fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
1 bunch fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a shallow dish or large resealable plastic bag. Pour the dressing over it, cover or seal, and marinate in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours.
  • Coat a large skillet with cooking spray or oil, and set over low heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Fry chicken breast halves over low heat for about 30 minutes, or until juices run clear.
  • Arrange chicken on a serving platter. Place a generous slice of fresh mozzarella on top of each piece. Place a leaf of basil on top of the cheese, and cover with a slice of tomato. Dash balsamic vinegar over the platter, and season with salt and pepper. Serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 138.6 mg, Fat 36.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 41.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 750.7 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH SPINACH AND FRESH TOMATO



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Fresh & easy, tweak as you like. As mentioned below, I serve it over egg noodles. Recipe from Check Your Health courtesy of Chef Bryan Wolley.

Provided by Emily Han

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 (6 ounce) chicken breasts
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 onion, diced
2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup white wine
4 cups spinach, washed and dried
1 teaspoon basil, dried
extra virgin olive oil, for pan
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet and coat the bottom with just enough olive oil (about 2 Tbsp).
  • Saute garlic, dried basil, and onion until fragrant.
  • Flatten chicken breasts to 1/2 inch thick. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, sesar each breast side for about 6 minutes or until done.
  • When you have about 5 minutes left, add the tomatoes, vinegar and wine.
  • Allow to cook down for last 5 minutes.
  • Place a cup of spinach onto a plate, followed by the tomato reduction and then top off with the chicken.
  • Alternatively, toss spinach in the pan and stir for a minute or two, and serve skillet contents on top of egg noodles (our favorite way to eat it!).

ROASTED BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH BABY TOMATOES



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I love this recipe. It's great paired with salad and/or brown basmati rice. So Paleo. So delicious!

Provided by KissRiss

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 4h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, or more to taste
1 clove garlic, or more to taste, minced
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 lemon, zested and juiced

Steps:

  • Mix balsamic vinegar, olive oil, mustard, and garlic together in an oven-safe baking dish; season with salt and pepper. Place the chicken breasts in the vinegar mixture.
  • Marinate chicken in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Roast chicken in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes. Add tomatoes to the baking dish and continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Sprinkle lemon zest and drizzle lemon juice over the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 129.2 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 48 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 259.6 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

TOMATO BALSAMIC CHICKEN



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I came up with this saucy chicken during a particularly busy holiday season. As new parents, my husband and I both appreciate having a go-to dinner that's easy, homemade and delicious. -Anne Colvin, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 medium carrots, chopped
1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots
2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked orzo

Steps:

  • Place carrots and shallots in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker; top with chicken. In a bowl, whisk flour and broth until smooth; stir in tomatoes, vinegar, oil, garlic and seasonings. Pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low until chicken and carrots are tender, 6-8 hours., Remove chicken; cool slightly. Discard bay leaf and, if desired, skim fat from carrot mixture., Remove chicken from bones; shred slightly with two forks. Return to slow cooker and heat through. Serve with orzo. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 433mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE AND FRESH SPINACH



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Adapted from the Cooking Pleasures magazine. This is a quick-cooking saute making it ideal for a weekday meal. Also, uses 1 skillet so clean-up is a breeze. The simple glaze is reduced to give the dish a sweet-sour taste.

Provided by CookGordon

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus
1/8 teaspoon salt (divided)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red bell peppers or 1 orange bell pepper, cut into thin stirps
1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups fresh spinach (cleaned)
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon light brown sugar, packed

Steps:

  • Sprinkle both sides of chicken with 1/4 teaspoons of the salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until brown, turning once. Cover and reduce heat to medium; cook 4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center and juices run clear. Place on plate; loosely cover to keep warm.
  • Increase heat to medium-high. To same skillet, add bell pepper, onion and garlic. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until vegetables just begin to soften. Add spinach; sprinkle with remaining 1/8 teaspoons salt. Remove from heat; toss until spinach is barely wilted. Place on serving plates or platter. Top with chicken.
  • Return same skillet to high heat. Add vinegar and brown sugar. Bring to a boil; boil 30 to 60 seconds or until slightly thickened, scraping up browned bits from bottom of skillet. Drizzle balsamic glaze around chicken and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.4, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 398.6, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 6.9, Protein 27.3

BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH ROASTED TOMATOES



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This entree is a fantastic way to savor fresh tomatoes, especially during the warm summer months. It's quite simple, but the sweet, tangy tomato glaze is so good. -Karen Gehrig, Concord, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cups grape tomatoes
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, mix honey and 1 tablespoon oil. Add tomatoes and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 5-7 minutes or until softened., Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Serve with roasted tomatoes; drizzle with glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 384mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • To achieve the best flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • If you don't have chicken breasts, you can substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
  • Use a large skillet or sauté pan to cook the chicken and vegetables. This will help to prevent overcrowding and ensure that everything cooks evenly.
  • If you don't have fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach that has been thawed and squeezed dry.
  • Serve the chicken immediately with your favorite sides, such as rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

This Balsamic Chicken with Spinach and Fresh Tomato is an easy and delicious weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, the vegetables are perfectly cooked, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. This dish is sure to please the whole family.

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