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    Home » Recipes » Dish Type » One-Pot and One-Pan meals

    Baked Balsamic Chicken and Tomatoes

    Published: Jan 2, 2020 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Jan 21, 2023 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

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    Balsamic chicken and tomatoes with baked potato on a black plate

    One can never have enough chicken breast recipes, right? Especially simple, healthy chicken breast recipes. Chicken breasts are really a perfect food - they are easy, quick, delicious and so versatile. And this Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes is no exception.

    Balsamic chicken with tomatoes in a glass dish

    Easy enough for a quick weekday meal, but fancy enough to serve to company, a special dinner, or date night in, this chicken breast recipe is only 6 Weight Watchers points (if you use ALL the sauce, which you likely won't.)

    Jump to:
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪Instructions
    • 💭Top Tip
    • 📖 Variations & Substitutions
    • 🥗 Side dishes
    • 🍽Equipment
    • 🌡️Storage
    • 👪 Serving Size
    • 🔢WW Points
    • 📋 Balsamic Chicken Breast (with Tomatoes) Recipe

    The very first time I made this balsamic chicken recipe, I served it to company and it was well-loved!

    Balsamic chicken and tomatoes with baked potato on a black plate with a glass container of balsamic chicken in background

    🥘 Ingredients

    This balsamic chicken is a great way to use up lots of fresh tomatoes! For this recipe, you'll need:

    • boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • plum tomatoes
    • parmesan cheese
    • balsamic vinegar (see explanation below)
    • tomato juice
    • olive oil
    • chopped fresh thyme
    • Dijon mustard
    • granulated white sugar
    • garlic

    *See recipe card for quantities

    🔪Instructions

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

    Sauce:

    Whisk together tomato juice, balsamic vinegar, oil and thyme, mustard, sugar and garlic in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, continue to boil, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Set aside ¼ cup (for serving with chicken)

    Cut tomatoes in half, lengthwise, and arrange in sprayed 9X13 pan. Then spoon ⅓ of the sauce over tomatoes. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

    chicken breast being scored

    Pat chicken dry with paper towel, then skor chicken with fork (or use a meat mallet)

    chicken breast with sauce on top

    Coat the top of the chicken breast with remaining balsamic sauce (NOT from the reserved ¼ cup).

    Bake in a preheated oven for 25-35 minutes, turning halfway through (at about 15 minutes) and spoon sauce over the chicken (from bottom of the pan), as you would if you were basting.

    Cook until no longer pink inside and the internal temperature (inserted into the thickest part of the chicken) reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve with reserved sauce. Sprinkle tomatoes with a little more parmesan cheese, if desired.

    Serve with baked potatoes and additional vegetables if desired.

    💭Top Tip

    Balsamic Vinegar of Modena

    Having quality balsamic vinegar is pretty important, especially if it's the star of the show! And if you've ever had the misfortune of consuming a balsamic vinegar that's not good quality, between the bitterness and gagging, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. My favorite balsamic vinegar discovery is Kirkland Signature Balsamic Vinegar of Modena!  I actually found this by chance, shopping at Costco, and was pleasantly surprised at how smooth it is.

    Then when I was researching balsamic vinegar for an article, I came across a taste test of "economical" balsamic vinegar, where Kirkland came out in FIRST PLACE! Several judges concurred that the aroma was the most interesting, with a hint of wood, it had the most viscosity and the best sweet-to-sour balance. One panelist said it was “brighter on the palate" and another said they could detect hints of cherries on the nose. Several judges said that it had the most pleasing finish. In sum, "it has an excellent sweet-to-sour balance and pleasing finish, especially for its price point." I'd definitely agree with that! You can read more about the balsamic vinegar taste test HERE.

    So, if you're not up to paying $75+ for a bottle of top-notch balsamic vinegar aged 12+ years, then I think you'll be pretty happy with this one (this $21 bottle will last you a very long time):

    Kirkland Balsamic Vinegar

    Balsamic chicken with tomatoes in a glass dish with an aqua blue spatula

    📖 Variations & Substitutions

    • Thyme: you can substitute dried, but only use half the amount
    • Tomatoes: you can use any type of tomato, including cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, or even garden tomatoes
    • Chicken: you can use skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts
    • Parmesan cheese - you could use regular or fat-free parmesan cheese instead

    🥗 Side dishes

    Here are some suggestions for what to serve with this baked balsamic chicken:

    • Everything Bagel Cloud Bread Recipe
    • 3 Ingredient Onion Baked Potatoes in Foil (shown below) * you can prep them in advance
    • Plain baked potatoes
    • Greek Style Potatoes
    • Greek Rice
    • Brown rice
    • Cauliflower rice
    • Skinny Coleslaw
    • Spinach salad
    • Simple Side Salad
    • Healthy Potato Salad
    • Garlic bread
    • Angel hair pasta
    • Frozen mixed vegetables with Everything Bagel seasoning
    Baked Potatoes in Foil | with onion soup mix

    When it's been a long day at work, this easy balsamic chicken breast recipe is my go-to meal. And you can't go wrong with a one-pan baked chicken recipe. Only a couple of minutes of prep and you have yourself a healthy and delicious meal. I usually serve this with baked potatoes because I can quickly throw them in the oven while I'm prepping the chicken and they are done at the same time! Easy Peasy.

    🍽Equipment

    This easy one-pan meal requires a 9X13 baking dish. I like to use a glass baking dish with a lid because it's very versatile and can be used for so many things beyond baking, including desserts (like my Skor Bar Dessert) as well dips, like my Nacho dip. I also recommend an instant-read thermometer - it's the best way to ensure your chicken is cooked, without cutting into it.

    🌡️Storage

    Store leftover chicken in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. You can also freeze it in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

    👪 Serving Size

    This balsamic chicken with tomatoes recipe makes 4 servings. However, you can half, double or triple it. Just click on the blue serving number and select the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust.

    🔢WW Points

    This recipe is Weight Watchers friendly @ 6 ww points per serving. Of course, it's less if you don't use ALL the sauce, which you likely won't.

    Balsamic chicken and tomatoes with baked potato on a black plate with a glass container of balsamic chicken in background

    Like I said, you can never have enough easy chicken recipes. So if you're looking for additional easy chicken breast recipes, give my low-carb 5 Ingredient Caprese Sheet Pan Chicken Breast a try!

    Caprese Sheet Pan chicken breast recipe | #chickenbreastrecipe, #ovenbakedchicken

    Enjoy!

    Balsamic chicken with tomatoes in a glass dish with aqua blue spatula
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    📋 Balsamic Chicken Breast (with Tomatoes) Recipe

    This One-Pan Baked Balsamic Chicken Breast (with Tomatoes) is easy enough for a quick weekday meal, but fancy enough for a special meal, date night and it's totally company worthy. It's also Weight Watchers friendly!
    4.80 from 5 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, North American
    Keyword: balsamic, chicken, chicken breast
    Special Diet: Weight Watchers
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 425kcal
    Author: Terri Gilson
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
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    Equipment

    9X13 glass baking dish with lid
    stack of different colored large 9X12 trivets
    trivets

    Ingredients

    • 4 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
    • 8 plum tomatoes
    • 3 tablespoon reduced fat parmesan cheese

    Sauce

    • ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
    • ⅓ cup tomato juice
    • 3 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
    • 2 tablespoon dijon mustard
    • 1 tablespoon granulated white sugar
    • 1 cloves of garlic, minced
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F ( 204 degrees C ).

    Sauce:

    • Whisk together tomato juice, balsamic vinegar, oil and thyme, mustard, sugar and garlic in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, continue to boil, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Set aside ¼ cup (for serving with chicken)
    • Cut tomatoes in half, lengthwise and arrange in sprayed 9X13 pan. Then spoon ⅓ of the sauce over tomatoes. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
    • Score chicken with fork.
      chicken breast being scored
    • Coat with remaining balsamic reduction sauce (NOT from the reserved ¼ cup)
      chicken breast with sauce on top
    • Bake in a prdheated oven for 25-35 minutes, turning halfway through (at about 15 minutes) and spoon sauce over the chicken (from bottom of the pan), as you would if you were basting.
    • Cook until no longer pink inside and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degress C) . Serve with reserved sauce. Sprinkle tomatoes with a little more parmesan cheese, if desired.
    • Serve with baked potatoes and additional vegetables if desired.

    Notes

    *Note: you can use other vegetables with tomatoes or in place of tomatoes
     
    Nutrition Facts
    📋 Balsamic Chicken Breast (with Tomatoes) Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 425 Calories from Fat 162
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 18g28%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Cholesterol 148mg49%
    Sodium 418mg18%
    Potassium 1232mg35%
    Carbohydrates 14g5%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 10g11%
    Protein 51g102%
    Vitamin A 1381IU28%
    Vitamin C 29mg35%
    Calcium 90mg9%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 425kcal (21%) | Carbohydrates: 14g (5%) | Protein: 51g (102%) | Fat: 18g (28%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Cholesterol: 148mg (49%) | Sodium: 418mg (18%) | Potassium: 1232mg (35%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 10g (11%) | Vitamin A: 1381IU (28%) | Vitamin C: 29mg (35%) | Calcium: 90mg (9%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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    Comments

    1. Katerina | Once a Foodie

      January 03, 2020 at 4:30 am

      You're right, you can't ever have enough one pan baked chicken recipes. The sauce sounds delish - thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        January 03, 2020 at 7:45 am

        Thank you, Katerina!

        Reply
    2. Colleen

      January 07, 2020 at 8:38 pm

      A one pan baked chicken breast recipe that isn't boring is just what I'm always on the hunt for. This recipe looks simple to make, delicious and right up my alley. Thanks Terri!

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        January 08, 2020 at 6:26 pm

        Thank you, Colleen!

        Reply
    3. Bernice Hill

      January 07, 2020 at 8:57 pm

      Darn! I was just at Costco today. Of course you can never have enough quick chicken recipes. I'll save this one for later.

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        January 08, 2020 at 6:26 pm

        Oh no, Bernice! Well, next time... the recipe will still be here 🙂

        Reply
    4. Lisa

      January 08, 2020 at 1:28 am

      Love how this recipe is so easy and can just imagine the flavors! I can see this being equally delicious with chicken thighs, too!

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        January 08, 2020 at 6:25 pm

        Thanks, Lisa! Yes, chicken thighs would work too!

        Reply
    5. Sabrina

      January 09, 2020 at 6:56 pm

      I love everything about this recipe. The tanginess and the one pan and my kids love it! Thanks for this great recipe:-)

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        January 09, 2020 at 7:39 pm

        Thanks, Sabrina!

        Reply
    6. Mike Lafleur

      September 10, 2021 at 1:09 pm

      I made this recipe for Monique's birthday dinner and what a hit this was!!!

      Easy to do and great tasting as well!

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        September 10, 2021 at 2:49 pm

        Glad you guys loved it, Mike!!!

        Reply

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