Balsamic Chicken

By sandy_h

Suggested sides: quinoa, sautéed greens

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 2 large red bell peppers, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced (may substitute 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
• 4 (4- to 6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, well drained (preferably no salt added)

Preparation

Step 1

Coat a large saute pan with oil, and preheat the pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper and saute for 5 minutes.

Add garlic (or garlic powder) and red pepper flakes and saute for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add chicken breasts to the pan and cook for 4 minutes on each side.

Add vinegar and tomatoes, and bring liquids to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.