Description
This Balsamic Chicken and Peppers Recipe is a flavorful, colorful, and healthy one-pan meal that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender strips of chicken breasts or thighs are sautéed with vibrant bell peppers and red onions, then coated in a tangy balsamic and honey sauce with Italian seasoning. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with protein and nutrients, making it a wholesome choice that can be served over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth or water
- 1 tablespoon honey
Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil and cook chicken: Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken strips with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then sauté them for 4–5 minutes until they are lightly browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, add the sliced red, yellow, and green bell peppers along with the sliced red onion. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and slightly caramelized.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Combine chicken and veggies: Return the cooked chicken strips to the skillet with the vegetables.
- Prepare and add sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, chicken broth (or water), and honey. Pour this mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
- Simmer to thicken: Cook everything together for an additional 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce coats the ingredients and slightly thickens.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread for a delicious and hearty meal.
Notes
- This dish is great for meal prep and often tastes even better the next day as flavors meld.
- Feel free to add mushrooms or zucchini for extra vegetable variety and nutrition.
- Using chicken thighs instead of breasts results in juicier, more flavorful chicken.
