Easy Braised Balsamic & Herb Chicken Recipe
I’ve been making this Braised Herb Balsamic Chicken recipe for years and it’s one of my family’s favorite weekday meals!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 284.7kcal
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 8 (3 ½ oz. each) boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
- 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil divided
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 1 red or yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 14 ounce can petite diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup fat-free chicken broth
- salt and pepper if desired
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together the oregano, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper. Rub the mixture over the chicken thighs.
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining ½ teaspoon olive oil. Add the onion and red bell pepper, and cook until the vegetables are just tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the diced tomatoes, balsamic vinegar and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then nestle the chicken thighs into the tomato mixture. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Serve over rice or quinoa.
Notes
Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I provide nutritional information for my recipes as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using the LoseIt! calculator. While I attempt to provide information that is as accurate as possible, you should calculate the nutritional information independently before relying on it.
Nutrition
Serving: 2Thighs + ¾ Cup Sauce | Calories: 284.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.2g | Protein: 29.5g | Fat: 14.2g | Saturated Fat: 3.8g | Cholesterol: 157.8mg | Sodium: 679.6mg | Fiber: 1.9g | Sugar: 6.5g
