Balsamic Chicken and Veggies
This dish is not only beautiful, but delicious. A great meal for preparing earlier in the day to enjoy an upscale dinner that is sure to impress everyone at the table.
- 1/4 cup Italian salad dressing, bottled
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins
- asparagus spears We use half a bunch from the grocery store
- carrots, cut to size of asparagus same amount as asparagus
- 1 small tomato, diced
Whisk the dressing, balsamic vinegar, honey and crushed red pepper flakes together in a small bowl. Set aside
In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, or until the chicken is just cooked. Add half of the dressing mixture to the skillet, making sure to coat both sides of the chicken. Remove from heat and keep warm.
Add veggies to skilled and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often. Look for veggies to be tender, but still crisp. Transfer to a serving platter, then place chicken over veggies.
Stir remaining dressing mixture and add to the skillet. Scrape up any bits in the pan, then pour over chicken and veggies. Sprinkle with diced tomatoes and serve.