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Roastedbalsamic chicken withsautéedmushrooms and thyme. This healthy chicken recipe is out of this world!Easyto prepare and totally weeknight friendly.

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I’m getting all healthy on you today.

Healthy, but tasty. We’re making a super simple balsamic chicken and mushroom recipe that’s fancy enough for a dinner party and yet simple enough to pull together on a weeknight. I just love having little tricks like this quick chicken dinner up my sleeve.

It should come as no surprise when I tell you that I go to the grocery store A LOT.

You guys know that, right? I have a really forgetful brain, which is partially my fault because at all times i’m thinking about recipes that I want to try out for you guys and coming up with ways to stick chocolate into EVERYTHING.I keep handwritten lists. I know. I live on the edge. My husband is cringing if he’s reading this. He’s still trying to convince me that the notepad on the phone is the way to go. I need the satisfaction of crossing things off and THAT can only be achieved with pen and paper.

Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms and Thyme Recipe | Little Spice Jar (2)I’ll keep the list on my desk and NOT walk into the office before I head out the door.DO-UH! I’ll remember when i’m halfway to the grocery store (which is 3 minutes away, total) and be too lazy to drive back up to the third-floor, walk down 2 long hallways to make it to my door. So not worth it, right? Right. No,i’ll get to the store and try to recall what was on that list. Aye yai yai. FAIL.

And that is why I need more recipes like this balsamic chicken which uses mostly pantry staples to bring together a quick, hearty, and healthy meal.This recipe is for days when you forget the grocery list too and you just can’t gather the strength to walk up and down the aisle trying to recall everything on that list. Because you know we ALL have those days.

Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms and Thyme Recipe | Little Spice Jar (3)For the chicken, just heat theoil and a wee bit of butter together in a pan. Butter because there’s magic when sizzling butter and chicken rendezvousin a pan. Season the chicken well on both sides as you’re cooking. Once the chicken gets a nice browning on both sides, remove it to an oven-safe dish and let it cook through in the oven while you prepare the mushroom and balsamic reduction.

Onions, mushrooms, and a bit of roasted garlic bring so much flavor to the balsamic reduction. Though, you can definitely replace the roasted garlic with a couple cloves of raw garlic, I just love the way the roasted garlic and balsamic vinegar taste. Light and sweet without needing a breath mint to talk to your dinner neighbor.

Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms and Thyme Recipe | Little Spice Jar (4)This roasted balsamic chicken with mushrooms is a million and one flavors in one nicely put together dinner package. There are so many ways to serve this up. The hubby and I enjoyed ours on a big bed of salad but you could serve this with rice pilaf or a garlic butter pasta?

We’re looking at just over 300 calories, and 39 grams of protein per servings. <- That’s a pretty good nutrition packed punch, I’dsay. And all it took was about 30 minutes and kitchen staples.

I likey dinners like that, don’t you?

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Yield: 4 servings

Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms and Thyme

Prep Time15 minutes

Cook Time40 minutes

Total Time55 minutes

Roasted balsamic chicken with sautéed mushrooms and thyme. This healthy chicken recipe is out of this world! Easy to prepare and totally weeknight friendly.

Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms and Thyme Recipe | Little Spice Jar (6)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (I used 2 large ones cut in half)
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/3 cup chopped onions
  • 2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 cloves roasted garlic, smashed (or 2 cloves raw)
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon chopped thyme, fresh
  • 1 tablespoonfresh chopped chives (or parsley)

Instructions

  1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350ºF. Heat the butter and olive oil on medium-high heat in a skillet. Add the chicken breasts season each side with salt and pepper and cook 3 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to an oven-safe baking dish and bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until the juice run clear.
  2. When 10 minutes of baking time remain, prepare the balsamic mushrooms. Heat the same skillet used to brown the chicken over medium-high heat. Add the onions and mushrooms. Saute for 1 minute before adding in the roasted garlic; cook for an additional minute. Add the balsamic vinegar, red pepper flakes, and chopped thyme. Heat the balsamic vinegar through for 1 minute then add in 1/2 cup of water. Continue to cook until the liquid reduces to about half. Adjust the seasonings to taste. Serve warm with chopped chives or parsley.

Notes

  • Please note that the cooking time may vary slightly due to the thickness of chicken. Make sure juice run clear from the chicken.
  • This recipe and other great recipes like it can be found in the Eat Right For Your Sight Cookbook

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originally published on May 13, 2015 (last updated Nov 4, 2020)

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    Melinda @ Recipe Fiction Reply

    Yummm, these are a few of my favorite things, mushrooms add such wonderful depth. And such mouth watering photos.

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      Marzia Reply

      Thank you Melinda 🙂

  2. Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms and Thyme Recipe | Little Spice Jar (10)

    Jen @ Keto Recipes Reply

    Yummy! Got to make these now!

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FAQs

What are the ingredients in Trader Joe's balsamic chicken? ›

Ingredients. Chicken (boneless Chicken Breast, Water, Soy Protein Concentrate, Salt, Potato Starch, Distilled Vinegar) Organic Balsamic Vinegar (organic Wine Vinegar, Organic Grape Must, Contains Naturally Occurring Sulfites), Water, Sugar, Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Dried Rosemary. Contains Soy.

What kind of mushrooms taste like chicken? ›

This fried chicken-tasting mushroom is called Laetiporus sulphureus and is more commonly known as 'Chicken of the Woods. ' It can be found across Europe and North America, mainly on oak trees, but can also be found on yew, cherry, and sweet chestnut trees.

How long to boil chicken of the woods? ›

Make sure you trim off the tough parts, usually where the stem starts to attach to the tree. The outer edges of the mushroom are always the most tender. Wash the mushrooms well. When the water is boiling, add the mushrooms to the pot and boil for 5 minutes.

What does balsamic vinegar do to meat? ›

Balsamic vinegar is a good marinade for red meats because it helps to tenderize them. The acid in the vinegar helps to break down some of the protein and fat in the beef, which makes it softer. The balsamic vinegar also adds a sweet flavor while tenderizing, without having to add any sugar.

What is the main ingredient in balsamic? ›

Balsamic vinegar
TypeCondiment and salad dressing
Place of originItaly
Region or stateModena and Reggio Emilia
Main ingredientsWhite Trebbiano grape juice, Lambrusco grape must
Media: Balsamic vinegar

What is the tastiest mushroom to eat? ›

Morels. With their rich flavor everyone seems to love and unmistakable meaty texture, morel mushrooms are literally at the top of the list. One of the most famous mushrooms in the world, they were mentioned by every single chef I spoke to. If given the choice, many of my friends would take them over all other mushrooms ...

Can you eat chicken mushrooms raw? ›

Chicken of the woods may cause stomach issues if you eat it raw, so be sure to cook it thoroughly before eating. You can cook it the same as would other mushrooms, like by sauteing, blanching, baking, or frying it.

Which mushrooms taste the meatiest? ›

The portobello mushroom crowns as the superior beef replacement due to their satisfying texture and array of flavours. This mushroom's absorbency can soak up sauces effortlessly, leaving for a fulfilling dish. Try portobellos in your burgers, kebabs, meat plates and pasta dishes.

How to get bugs out of chicken of the woods? ›

After I remove the mushroom from the tree the next thing I do is remove any pieces that have a ton of dirt on them and rinse them separately before plunging into the whole lot into a sink full of water. This mostly encourages the bugs to come out of the mushroom and does a good general rinse.

Do you wash chicken of the woods before cooking? ›

Chicken Mushrooms will soak up water and become soggy and flavorless. To clean them, you'll simply want to wipe them off with a clean damp rag or sponge, and use a soft bristle brush to scrub out any dirt if needed.

Is 30 minutes enough to boil chicken? ›

For boneless, skinless chicken breasts, it will take about 15 minutes. For bone-in, skin-on chicken, cook for about 30 minutes. Always test for doneness using a meat thermometer.

What are the ingredients in just chicken Trader Joe's? ›

Ingredients. Cooked Chicken Breast (boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, Water, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt, Black Pepper).

What are the ingredients in Trader Joe's masala sauce? ›

Ingredients. TOMATO PUREE (TOMATO PASTE, WATER), TOMATOES, LIGHT CREAM (MILK), ONIONS, GINGER, GARLIC, CANOLA OIL, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, SEA SALT, CORIANDER CUMIN FENUGREEK LEAVES, TURMERIC, PAPRIKA, RED PEPPER, CINNAMON, CLOVES.

Can you eat Trader Joe's balsamic chicken cold? ›

If you are going to heat it in the microwave (honestly it is great cold) I recommend nuking it in a microwave safe dish and not in the package like it says to. I usually get the Pane Italiano (see previous post) to sop up the marinade.

What are the ingredients in Trader Joe's Green Goddess seasoning? ›

DRIED MINCED ONION, SALT, GRANULATED GARLIC, GROUND BLACK PEPPER, DRIED CHIVES, DRIED GREEN ONION, SPINACH POWDER, LEMON JUICE POWDER (CITRIC ACID [ACIDULANT], LEMON OIL, LEMON JUICE), DRIED PARSLEY, SAFFLOWER OIL.

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