Basil Balsamic Chicken
Yield: 4 servings
Active Time: 15 minutes*
Prep Time: 15 minutes*
Cook Time: 60 minutes
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This chicken is delightful with herb flavors!

Ingredients for Single Meal

  • 4 - small boneless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 - cup(s) balsamic vinegar
  • 2 - Tbsp olive oil
  • - Salt and pepper
  • 2 - tsp dried basil
  • Side: - rice**
  • Side: - veggies**
  • 1 - gallon-size freezer baggie(s)
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Cooking Directions for Single Meal

  1. Place the chicken into a bowl or dish and add the balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper. *Let marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes…ideally overnight!
  2. Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Place the marinated chicken in the baking dish and generously sprinkle the basil on top. Bake for an hour, or until the chicken has cooked through. Cooking time may vary depending on thickness of the chicken pieces. Slice the chicken and divide into 4 portions.
  4. Serve Basil Balsamic Chicken with rice and veggies.

Freezeasy Meal Prep Directions

    To each gallon-size plastic freezer baggie, add the following ingredients:

    • 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
    • 2 Tbsp olive oil
    • Salt and pepper
    • 2 tsp dried basil

    Remove as much air as possible and seal. Add label to baggie and freeze.

    Freeze & Thaw Instructions

    Put baggie in the freezer and freeze up to 6 months in fridge freezer or 12 months in a deep freezer. Thaw in the fridge overnight, or a warm bowl of water for about 20 minutes, before transferring to baking dish and baking as directed.

    Special notes

    This meal can also be made and frozen in disposable foil trays.

    Dairy-Free Modifications

    Recipe is dairy-free when served with dairy-free sides.

    Gluten-Free Modifications

    Recipe is gluten-free when served with gluten-free sides.

    Printable Label Recipe Title

    Basil Balsamic Chicken

    Printable Label Instructions

    Thaw and bake at 350F for 1 hour, or until cooked through.
    Serve with rice and veggies.

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