No more guessing what’s for dinner when you can make Balsamic Chicken With Tomatoes using ingredients in your pantry right now! Chicken dinner for two ready in under an hour.


No more guessing what's for dinner when you can make Balsamic Tomato Skillet Chicken with ingredients in your pantry right now! Dinner for two is ready in under an hour.

It seems more and more lately I’ve been making less and less time for dinner. Sometimes when I meal plan, I don’t know what to make and think “oh I’ll figure it out later.”

Then later comes and I still haven’t figured it out. Then I end up cobbling together a not so healthy dinner. Rinse and repeat the next day.

Does that sound familiar? I bet you can relate too. We need to get back on track! One way to do this is have a list of favorite meals. Ones you can make every week and never get tired.

I’ve been making balsamic chicken with tomatoes for a few years now. They’re chicken breast sautéed on the stove with a “sauce” of balsamic tomatoes.

Balsamic vinegar is one of my favorite flavors, which is why I can eat this dinner again and again.

It’s a chicken recipe for two you can make even during a busy weeknight.

Plus between browning on the outside and not overcooking it, the chicken stays moist and flavorful.


Balsamic Tomato Skillet Chicken - dinner for two ready in under an hour

Chicken breast cooks relatively quickly, which makes them ideal for skillet chicken. The thinner they are, the faster your dinner will cook.

Plus if they’re too thick, there’s a good chance the outside will burn before the inside cooks fully. Pound the breasts to about 1/2 inch thick with a meat mallet (or rolling pin or can of green beans or…).


No more guessing what's for dinner when you can make Balsamic Tomato Skillet Chicken with ingredients in your pantry right now! Dinner for two is ready in under an hour.
You can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs if you’re a fan of dark meat like me.


Balsamic Tomato Skillet Chicken - dinner for two ready in under an hour

My favorite part of this dish is the balsamic tomatoes. It acts like a sauce for the chicken, although it’s more of a side of cooked tomatoes than an actual tomato sauce.

Speaking of side dishes, you can also serve it with Italian Potato Salad.

Although this is a casual weeknight dinner, I can also see it being served as a romantic dinner for two at home with a glass of red wine and green onion salad.

Enjoyed this recipe? Check out my Mediterranean Chicken Thighs and Buffalo Chicken Chili.

No more guessing what's for dinner when you can make Balsamic Tomato Skillet Chicken with ingredients in your pantry right now! Dinner for two is ready in under an hour.

Balsamic Tomato Skillet Chicken

Yield: 2 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, patted dry
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or stock
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  1. If necessary, pound chicken to 1/2 inch thick. Lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the oil. Once hot, add the chicken top side down. Cook 5 minutes or until golden brown.
  3. Flip and cook until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165F degrees, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
  4. If skillet is dry, add a little more oil. Add the onion and a big pinch of salt. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  5. Add the tomatoes, broth, and vinegar. Bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the mixture thickens and the liquid has mostly evaporated. Taste and add up to 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  6. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter until melted. Add the basil and any clear juices accumulated from the chicken. Taste and adjust for salt. Add the chicken and serve immediately.

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