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500-Calorie Dinner Recipes or Less (Recipe: Balsamic Herb Chicken)

Indulge in guilt-free dining with these scrumptious 500-calorie dinner recipes, including this Balsamic Herb Chicken, designed to keep you satisfied and on track with your dietary goals.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 285 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 8 (3 ½ ounces each) boneless skinless chicken thighs trimmed
  • 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil divided
  • 1 yellow 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 to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, stir together the oregano, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper. Rub the mixture over the chicken thighs.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes (including liquid), 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.
  5. 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 Information

Serving 2thighs + ¾ cup sauce Calories 285kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 9.2g (3%) Protein 29.5g (59%) Fat 14.2g (22%) Saturated Fat 3.8g (19%) Cholesterol 157.8mg (53%) Sodium 679.6mg (28%) Fiber 1.9g (8%) Sugar 6.5g (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 285

% Daily Value*

Serving 2thighs + ¾ cup sauce
Calories 285kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 9.2g 3%
Protein 29.5g 59%
Fat 14.2g 22%
Saturated Fat 3.8g 19%
Cholesterol 157.8mg 53%
Sodium 679.6mg 28%
Fiber 1.9g 8%
Sugar 6.5g 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.