One Pan Balsamic Chicken, Pasta & Vegetables is a quick nutritious dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes. Easy to make, veggie packed and so tasty!
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This One Pan Balsamic Chicken Pasta & Vegetables is one of my favorite meals to make. It’s incredibly versatile, packed with veggies, cozy, and delicious.
I like to use gluten free pasta and a combo of broccoli, tomatoes and mushrooms for veggies. (You can totally use other veggies you like!)
It’s the perfect balance of being a hearty pasta dinner while still being protein packed and filling.
Growing up in a large Italian family, pasta was (and always will be) a staple in my diet! So many people are afraid of pasta and carbs, but I totally am not.
As with all my recipes, I have found simpler, lighter ways to enjoy some of my favorite things. Instead of only eating a big bowl of carbs, I like to balance it out with lots of veggies and lean protein.
This Healthy Mediterranean Chicken Orzo is one of my favorite one pan pasta dishes, but this balsamic pasta and veggies is equally as delicious!
Ingredients for Balsamic Chicken Pasta
To make this recipe you’ll need:
- chicken breasts
- tomatoes, broccoli, mushrooms (any veggies you like!)
- penne
- olive oil
- pepper, garlic powder, salt, red pepper flakes
- chicken broth
- balsamic vinegar
The other reason why I love this One Pan Balsamic Chicken Pasta & Vegetables is because it is SO easy to make and requires minimal effort.
While the name says it’s a one pan dinner.. you do technically have to use a second pan to boil the pasta.. but still.. I’ll take two dishes over a whole mess of dishes ANY day!
In addition to being a great easy dinner, this One Pan Balsamic Chicken Pasta & Vegetables also is great for meal prepping. In 30 minutes you can have 4 meals ready to go for the week!
However you choose to enjoy this meal, we know you’ll love it!
Substitutions for the pasta recipe:
Chicken: You can use chicken thighs or chicken tenders in place of chicken breasts.
Pasta: Any pasta will work in this recipe. You can also use zucchini noodles.
Oil: You can use avocado oil, ghee or even coconut oil instead of olive oil.
Grilled: If you would like a grilled option, try our Grilled Balsamic Chicken Recipe.
Storing this pasta:
Refrigerator: You can store this pasta in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freezing: I haven’t tried freezing this pasta dish, but don’t think it would work. Pasta can get really soft/soggy in the freezer.
Other delicious healthy one pan recipes:
- Vegan Pasta Fagioli
- Hamburger Helper
- Whole30 Greek Chicken Zucchini Noodles
- Healthy Orange Chicken
- The Best Goat Cheese Pasta
- Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
- Whole30 Pesto Chicken Zucchini Noodles
- The Best Baked Feta Pasta Recipe
- Healthy Mediterranean Chicken Orzo
- Healthy Lemon Artichoke Chicken
One Pan Balsamic Chicken, Pasta & Vegetables
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb penne pasta (lentil or GF if necessary)
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil separated, see notes below
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup broccoli
- 1 cup sliced baby bella mushrooms
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (omit if you don’t like heat)
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped basil
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- In small pan, bring water to a boil for pasta. In a large skillet pan heat 2 tbsp olive oil.
- While water is boiling, cut chicken into 1 inch cubes. Once oil is hot, add chicken to the pan and sauté for 12-15 minutes until chicken is browned on edges and cooked through
- While the chicken is cooking, cut vegetables and herbs.
- Once the chicken has cooked, add in vegetables, herbs, spices and chicken stock. Cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 5 minutes.
- While veggies sauté, cook pasta per directions on the box.
- Uncover the pan. Add balsamic vinegar and cooked pasta to the pan. Saute uncovered for additional 3-4 minutes. Serve + enjoy!
Leigh Anne says
This was soon good!!!! My husband said it was the best meal I’ve made! lol
The Clean Eating Couple says
I love hearing that, Leigh Anne!! So glad you and your husband enjoyed it!!
Suzanne Collins says
This is a great recipe that had entered my weekly meal rotation (well bi weekly). It’s great for my husband (a chicken lover) and me (a veggie lover). Thanks for a delicious recipe that’s healthy too!
The Clean Eating Couple says
I’m so glad and your husband enjoy it, Suzanne! It’s definitely the perfect balance of chicken, veggies and pasta!!
Andy Bishop says
I made this for the family last night. They loved it! Thanks for sharing it!
The Clean Eating Couple says
I’m so glad you loved it!
Sarah says
Question. I want to make this tonight and you say 3 Tbls of balsamic vinegar separated. Am I missing something. You said per last instruction to add the balsamic vinegar but I did not see anything specifying a separation of the 3 tbls. Can’t wait for din din❤️
The Clean Eating Couple says
Hi Sarah – I’m really sorry about that. It was a typo and it’s fixed now 🙂 Enjoy!!
tanya says
I’m a newbie at cooking but this turned out great, thank you so much for sharing!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked it, Tanya!!
NC says
This is the second mega I’ve made from your site this week. Both ask for pepper which seems out flavor everything. Not sure if it’s the pepper I use or what. I use pepper from TJ’s.
I will have to make again without the pepper. I feel like it can be super good. Super easy to make.
The Clean Eating Couple says
I’m so sorry but there was a typo in this recipe, it should read 1/4 teaspoon pepper. I just fixed it. Either way – maybe next time just skip the pepper and add at the end to your taste!