Sautéed Chicken Breast with Honey-Balsamic Glaze and Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

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Pan-seared and finished with a sweet and tangy honey-balsamic glaze, paired with oven-roasted cherry tomatoes. This mediterranean-inspired chicken (gluten-free) ready in about 35 minutes pairs salt, black pepper, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 360 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. On a baking sheet, toss 1 pint cherry tomatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Roast for 15 minutes until tomatoes soften and edges begin to caramelize.
  2. Step 2: While tomatoes roast, season 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5 minutes on one side until golden brown.
  4. Step 4: Flip chicken and cook an additional 4 minutes until cooked through and juices run clear.
  5. Step 5: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Reduce heat to medium-low and add 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves to the skillet. Simmer, stirring frequently, until the glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Return chicken to the skillet and spoon the glaze over it to coat.
  7. Step 7: Serve chicken topped with the roasted cherry tomatoes.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sautéed Chicken Breast with Honey-Balsamic Glaze and Roasted Cherry Tomatoes take to make?

Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sautéed Chicken Breast with Honey-Balsamic Glaze and Roasted Cherry Tomatoes?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep salt from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Chicken Breast with Honey-Balsamic Glaze and Roasted Cherry Tomatoes?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sautéed Chicken Breast with Honey-Balsamic Glaze and Roasted Cherry Tomatoes for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Sautéed Chicken Breast with Honey-Balsamic Glaze and Roasted Cherry Tomatoes gluten-free?

Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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