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Balsamic Chicken With Baby Spinach Recipe

This light and flavorful Balsamic Chicken with Baby Spinach recipe is a quick and healthy weeknight meal! Perfect for low-carb and low-fat diets, this recipe features juicy chicken breasts cooked to perfection and tossed in a tangy balsamic reduction. The tender spinach adds a touch of freshness, creating a delicious and satisfying dish ready in under 20 minutes.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 18 mins
Calories 141.6 kcal
Protein 31g
Rating 4.8 (5 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Balsamic Chicken With Baby Spinach

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cooked whole wheat couscous

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How to Make Balsamic Chicken With Baby Spinach

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 cloves of minced garlic in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 2 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts and cook for approximately 4 minutes per side, or until the juices run clear and the chicken is cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside to rest.
  4. Add 5 ounces of baby spinach to the same pan and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until wilted. Remove from pan and set aside.
  5. Reduce heat to medium. Add 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar and 1/4 cup chicken broth to the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  6. Add 1/2 cup of cherry or grape tomatoes, halved. Simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened.
  7. Serve the balsamic tomato sauce over 1 cup cooked couscous or rice. Top with the spinach and sliced chicken breasts.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

4g

Carbs

2g

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