Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables

Original: Better Homes and Gardens  

4 servings

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup bottled Italian salad dressing
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound chicken breast tenderloins
• 10 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces, or one 10-ounce package frozen cut asparagus, thawed and well drained
• 1 cup purchased shredded carrot
• 1 small tomato, seeded and chopped

Directions

1. In a small bowl, stir together salad dressing, balsamic vinegar, honey, and crushed red pepper. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink, turning once. Add half of the dressing mixture to skillet; turn chicken to coat. Transfer chicken to a serving platter; cover and keep warm.
3. Add asparagus and carrot to skillet. Cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender; transfer to serving platter.
4. Stir remaining dressing mixture; add to skillet. Cook and stir for 1 minute, scraping up browned bits from bottom of skillet. Drizzle the dressing mixture over chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle with tomato. Makes 4 servings.

Dinner for 2: 

• 1/8 cup Italian salad dressing
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 tablespoon honey
• pinch of red pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 pound chicken breast
• 5 ounces asparagus (4-5 stalks)
• 1 carrot, grated or sliced
• 1 small tomato chopped