June 25, 2010 (Updated March 21, 2023)

Pan Seared Balsamic Vinaigrette Chicken

by Anne Mauney, MPH, RD

22 comments

I made something delicious last night I must share. It was so easy, too!

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My parents were in town briefly and came over for dinner. I had plans to head out on the town afterward with some old coworkers, so I had to come up with something quick and easy, but of course delicious!

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Enter: Pan Seared Balsamic Vinaigrette Chicken!

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I LOVE cooking/marinating chicken with salad dressing. It makes it really juicy and flavorful for minimal calories! What’s not to love?

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I didn’t have enough time to marinate the chicken, so instead I just grabbed a pan, sprayed it with cooking spray, tossed in the raw chicken, and (heavily) drizzled it with Newman’s Own Light Balsamic dressing.

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While the chicken was cooking, I chopped up some veggies for a salad!

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Et voila!

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SUPER easy and so flavorful. My parents were impressed 🙂

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- anne

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22 comments
  • angie
    Have fun at the Stonyfield Tour, I can't wait to see your answers to the questions!
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  • Jessica @ How Sweet
    Have a blast! That chicken sounds delish. I love using Newmans. Its one of the only dressings I like.
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    • Anne P
      Ditto! Newmans is the way to go.
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  • Heather C
    Is that Feta I see on your salad? NOM - that looks fresh, crisp and delicioso. have fun this weekend!!! Can't wait to see your pics, and get some answers on where to buy that SF Froyo other than for $6 at the Woodley Park market ;) xo
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    • Anne P
      Would you expect anything less than feta?! :) MISS YOU!!! Play date next weekend pho sho!
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      • Heather C
        ha , of course not! Feta = betta. you knooow. Seriously, this DC-chick would really like you to stop traveling. ;) See you SOON!
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  • Tracey
    Newmans Own dressing is the best! I love it and use it all the time. Plus, the proceeds go to good causes, can't beat that!
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  • Lauren Madow Setzer
    Hi Anne, I will be sure to make this! I wanted to let you know that a couple of nights ago I made the scallop entree with the mashed beans and spinach. It was amazing. It looked SO gourmet and fancy, and I especially loved it because it was DELICIOUS and only used minimal ingredients. I plan to make a family dinner soon to show off the new recipe :) I was also surprised that it didn't take long at all to make. Thank you so much! This is my new go-to site for great meal ideas! :) Lauren
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    • Anne P
      Aw yay! I'm so glad it was a big hit! I love that recipe :)
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  • Marilou @ Mostly Healthy
    When I don't have time to marinate chicken/fish, I cook it in the oven with the marinade instead than cooking it in the pan. I find it more flavourful this way :)
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  • Jen Robinson
    Have a great time this weekend! Can't wait to hear/read all about it :)
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  • Nicole @ Geek Turned Athlete
    I'm so jealous about the Stonyfield tour!! Please have fun! I want to know all about the milking. :) (Yes, I'm really immature.) hehe
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  • Matt
    Have fun on the trip! I absolutely love Stoneyfield as a company and I am super jealous ;)
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  • Jenna
    Have a blast this weekend! I can't wait to hear about your experience and all you've learned!
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  • Becky
    Newman's Own has such great dressings and marinades! I use them all the time, too - why reinvent the wheel?! Can't wait to hear about the big trip to VT!
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  • DHP
    That looks super! And look forward to seeing the trip blogs. Stonyfield should be great fun.
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  • Maren
    I always cook tofu in balsamic dressing to add to salads and couscous and things. Such a great idea. I wish there was a recipe for those macaroons, they look amazing!
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