Description
One-Pan Balsamic Chicken and Asparagus is a delightful, hassle-free dish that brings together tender chicken breasts and fresh asparagus, all enveloped in a rich balsamic glaze. This vibrant meal not only tantalizes your taste buds but also adds an elegant touch to your dinner table. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, it’s easy to prepare and even easier to clean up!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 lb fresh asparagus
- ½ cup high-quality balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a large baking sheet with nonstick spray or olive oil.
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
- In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Place chicken on one side of the baking sheet and asparagus on the other; drizzle asparagus with olive oil and season lightly.
- Pour the balsamic mixture over both chicken and asparagus until well coated.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and asparagus is tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (170g) with asparagus
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg