Ingredient Vegetable Tomato Cherry Tomato Chicken with Tomato-Balsamic Pan Sauce 4.9 (10) 8 Reviews Fennel seeds give this tomato and balsamic sauce an extra kick, but if you don't have them on hand, try using cumin or coriander seeds. Serve this easy chicken breast recipe with whole-wheat spaghetti or crusty bread to sop up the sauce. Save the unused chicken tenders in an airtight container in your freezer for up to 3 months. Once you have enough, thaw them out for another use. By Julia Clancy Julia Clancy As lead recipe developer for EatingWell, Julia Clancy developed and tested recipes contributed by featured chefs and content creators as well as developing original recipes, two of which were featured as cover recipes. She wrote and edited all types of content for EatingWell and managed their library of cookbooks and other publications. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 18, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 35 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Nut-Free Healthy Aging High-Protein Egg-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 8-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided ¼ cup white whole-wheat flour 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes 2 tablespoons sliced shallot ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon fennel seeds, toasted and lightly crushed 1 tablespoon butter Directions Remove and reserve chicken tenders (if attached) for another use. Slice each breast in half horizontally to make 4 pieces total. Place on a cutting board and cover with a large piece of plastic wrap. Pound with the smooth side of a meat mallet or a heavy saucepan to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Place flour in a shallow dish and dredge the cutlets to coat both sides, shaking off excess. (Discard remaining flour.) Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 pieces of chicken and cook, turning once, until evenly browned and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a large serving plate and tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, tomatoes and shallot to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add vinegar; bring to a boil. Cook, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, until the vinegar is reduced by about half, about 45 seconds. Add broth, garlic, fennel seeds and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the sauce is reduced by about half, 4 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter. Serve the sauce over the chicken. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2018 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 294 Calories 17g Fat 10g Carbs 25g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 3 oz. chicken & 3 Tbsp. sauce Calories 294 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 10g 3% Dietary Fiber 2g 5% Total Sugars 3g Protein 25g 51% Total Fat 17g 21% Saturated Fat 4g 21% Cholesterol 70mg 23% Vitamin A 263IU 5% Vitamin C 4mg 4% Folate 8mcg 2% Sodium 371mg 16% Calcium 46mg 4% Iron 2mg 11% Magnesium 34mg 8% Potassium 363mg 8% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.