Mediterranean Balsamic Chicken Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Balsamic Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 roasted red peppers, diced; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons capers; 1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley; cornstarch (optional); water (optional); cooked rice or couscous

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 roasted red peppers, diced
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons capers
1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
cornstarch (optional)
water (optional)
cooked rice or couscous

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Heat oil in non-stick skilled over medium high heat.
3
Lightly brown chicken pieces and transfer to shallow, oven-rpoof dish.
4
Combine tomatoes, red peppers, vinegar, capers and chili flakes.
5
Pour over chicken.
6
Bake in oven for 25 minutes or until cooked through.
7
Remove from oven.
8
If desired, thicken sauce with mixture of cornstarch and water.
9
Sprinkle fresh basil and parsley over top.
10
Serve the chicken and sauce over rice or couscous.

230

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, 2 roasted red peppers, diced, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Balsamic Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mediterranean Balsamic Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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