Description
Balsamic Chicken with Veggie Orzo is a vibrant, one-pan dish that combines tender chicken with sweet balsamic vinegar and colorful vegetables. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures. The earthy aroma of roasted veggies paired with juicy chicken makes every bite feel like a warm embrace. Serve it up and watch as smiles light up the dinner table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Drizzle olive oil over chicken breasts and season generously with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add sliced bell peppers and zucchini; cook until tender-crisp.
- Pour balsamic vinegar over the veggies and reduce slightly.
- In another pot, boil vegetable broth and cook orzo according to package instructions (about 8-10 minutes).
- Drain the orzo, then mix it with sautéed veggies and balsamic sauce in the skillet. Stir in chopped basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 435mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg