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Balsamic Chicken with Zucchini Pasta Recipe

ByMara Gerke Last Updated

This balsamic chicken is one of my favorite dishes to make  and it is super easy to fix. It tastes delicious and is low on carbs!  I slightly tweaked the original recipe for Balsamic Chicken from All Recipes.

Ingredients

Chicken Recipe
  • Boneless chicken breast. I use 2 large breasts trimmed in half lengthwise to make 4 servings. You can use up to 6 chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes or fresh tomatoes diced
  • 1 small can of sliced mushrooms or fresh mushrooms sliced
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Mix
  • 1 tsp of sugar (optional)

Side Dish of Zucchini Pasta Ingredients

  • 2 zucchinis
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

  1. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with garlic salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook seasoned chicken breasts until chicken is browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Add onion and mushrooms; cook and stir until onion is browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Pour diced tomatoes and balsamic vinegar over chicken; season with Italian Seasoning Spice Mix. Simmer until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. Make sure you give this a quick taste, sometimes it can be somewhat bitter, if that is the case, toss in a teaspoon of sugar.

Directions for Zucchini Pasta Side Dish

  1. Heat olive oil in a separate skillet.
  2. Prepare zucchini with a spiralizer and add to the skillet, and toss for 4-5 minutes.
  3. Serve alongside the chicken, covering the zucchini with the sauce and tomatoes.

Healthy Benefits of This Recipe

Rich in Protein

Chicken provides high-quality protein, which your body needs to build and repair tissues, support metabolic enzymes, and maintain a healthy immune system.

Provides Healthy Fats

Olive oil contains heart-healthy monounsaturated fats that support brain function, hormone production, and the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.

Lower in Carbohydrates

Replacing traditional pasta with zucchini noodles helps reduce carbohydrates and may help support healthy blood sugar balance.

Packed with Vegetables

Tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, and zucchini provide vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants that help support overall health.

I enjoy this recipe because I love pasta, being Italian, so it gives me that pasta fix, and I love balsamic vinegar – full of flavor!

Enjoy – you are going to love it!

References:  Original recipe revised from https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/8665/braised-balsamic-chicken/

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