Balsamic Sheet Pan Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
492 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Balsamic Sheet Pan Chicken
Description
The Balsamic Sheet Pan Chicken combines simple ingredients including chicken breasts, carrots, and gold potatoes, all arranged on a greased sheet pan for roasting. The chicken is seasoned with olive oil and a blend of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dried basil, and thyme to develop a well-rounded flavor profile. A balsamic vinegar and brown sugar reduction forms a sweet and tangy sauce that is spooned over the chicken partway through cooking, enhancing its moisture and taste. Parmesan cheese sprinkled over the potatoes adds a subtle nutty finish.
Cooking at 400 degrees Fahrenheit allows the chicken to cook through in 20 to 25 minutes while the vegetables become tender and slightly caramelized. Adding asparagus to the pan five minutes before the end of baking introduces a bright, crisp vegetable element. The final dish is served warm, optionally with extra Parmesan and rolls, complementing the balance of acidic, sweet, and savory flavors.
This meal is convenient for weeknight dinners as it roasts everything in one pan, saving effort on preparation and cleanup. The balsamic reduction can be made ahead or stored briefly in the refrigerator if prepared early. Using fingerling or baby potatoes ensures quicker cooking and uniform tenderness. The cheese topping on potatoes provides contrasting texture that complements the juicy chicken and softened carrots.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken breast boneless, skinless, filet, pounded to even thickness
- 1 pound carrot peeled and chopped into 2-inch pieces
- 2 pounds gold potato I like to use fingerling potatoes sliced in half chopped into 1-inch pieces, baby size
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon basil dried
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried
- 2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange potatoes in a single layer on one third of a greased sheet pan. Place chicken on one third of the pan, and then the carrots on the remaining third.
- Drizzle the oil over the potatoes, chicken, and carrots. Rub the oil over the chicken with your fingertips. Season with all the seasonings.
- In a sauce pan bring balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to a boil. Cook for about 5 minutes until reduced by half.
- Spoon half of the balsamic sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the potatoes. Bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and carrots and potatoes are tender. 5 minutes before the chicken is done - add the asparagus with the carrots.
- Drizzle remaining balsamic sauce (it should be slightly thickened now after cooling) over the chicken and carrots/aspragus. Cook until asparagus is tender.
- Remove from oven and serve - I like to serve with more parmesans cheese and rolls.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 492 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 492kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 662mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 1410mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 12692IU | 254% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 153mg | 15% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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