Balsamic Chicken & Vegetables

TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES 

Ingredients:

  • 4, (8-oz.) raw boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • ¼ tsp each: salt & pepper

  • 4 roma tomatoes, quartered

  • 12 medium button mushrooms

  • 2 cups broccoli florets

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tbsp minced fresh oregano (or 1 tsp dried)

  • 3½ tbsp balsamic vinegar

  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

 

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375⁰F.

  2. Line the sheet pan with parchment paper, and spray lightly with cooking spray.

  3. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; place in a single layer on one side of the sheet pan.

  4. Toss the vegetables with olive oil. Arrange in a single layer on sheet pan in a separate section from the chicken.

  5. Place the sheet pan in the oven and cook for about 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165⁰F.

  6. Meanwhile, whisk together the garlic, oregano, balsamic vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil.

  7. To serve, place 6 ounces cooked chicken, 4 tomato quarters, 3 mushrooms, and a ½ cup broccoli onto 4 plates. Drizzle one tablespoon of dressing over each serving.

 

Yield: 4 Servings

Complete Lean & Green Meal: 1 Leaner, 1 Healthy Fat, 3 Green, 3 Condiments

Nutritional Facts per serving: 350 calories, 11g fat, 10g carbohydrate, 50g protein