Balsamic Chicken with Trio of Bell Peppers
Balsamic Chicken with Trio of Bell Peppers features tender chicken strips tossed with sweet red, yellow, and orange peppers, onions, and a tangy balsamic glaze. The vinegar reduces into a lightly sweet, peppery sauce that clings to each bite, brightened by garlic and basil. Serve it on busy weeknights over rice or pasta for a colorful, satisfying dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Balsamic Chicken with Trio of Bell Peppers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Move the chicken to a bowl; set aside.
- 3
Heat the remaining oil in the same skillet; stir in the bell peppers and the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Add the garlic; cook and stir until fragrant. Stir in 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and the basil.
- 5
Return the chicken to the skillet; lower the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes.
- 6
Stir in the remaining balsamic vinegar just before serving.
- Calories 489.02 kcal High 24%
- Protein 41.66 g Good Source 83%
- Carbohydrate 34.65 g 13%
- Total Fat 18.35 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 3.23 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 162.01 mg High 54%
- Sodium 738.18 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 2.24 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 9.33 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 171.3 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 2.52 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 695.92 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 19.65 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 102.11 mg Good Source 113%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Balsamic Chicken with Trio of Bell Peppers is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Dried Basil, Garlic, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 489.02 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Balsamic Chicken with Trio of Bell Peppers made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Dried Basil, Garlic, Olive Oil, Orange Bell Pepper. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Balsamic Chicken with Trio of Bell Peppers?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 489.02 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Balsamic Chicken with Trio of Bell Peppers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Balsamic Chicken with Trio of Bell Peppers healthy?
- Balsamic Chicken with Trio of Bell Peppers has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 489.02 calories and 41.66 g of protein, or 83% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 738.18 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.23 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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