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Easy Balsamic Chicken Skillet with Tomatoes and Tarragon

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Chicken, potatoes and veggies are cooked up in a delicious sauce flavored with balsamic vinegar and tarragon in this easy balsamic chicken skillet. Don’t forget a big chunk of bread to sop up every last drop!

Easy Balsamic Chicken Skillet with Tomatoes and Tarragon

There is really no doubt left in my mind now:  fall is here. Labour Day week-end was cold!

It is so hard to believe that just two short weeks ago it was so hot and summery…fall in Calgary comes early and winter stays pretty late. To be completely honest, I am getting pretty tired of it,and am really hoping we will be able to relocate when I graduate. I hear the tulips come up in February in Victoria? 😉

When the weather turns cold, I look for something comforting and warm. And this easy balsamic chicken skillet covers both of those requirements quite nicely!

Easy Balsamic Chicken Skillet with Tomatoes and Tarragon

This meal is inspired by the tarragon growing in my garden. I wasn’t really sure how to use it…tarragon isn’t necessarily one of those herbs that goes on everything like parsley or basil. But I liked the sounds of it with cherry tomatoes and balsamic vinegar, and the flavors definitely work together.

Honestly, I’ve been working on this recipe forever! There was a slow cooker version that wasn’t quite right. Then there was a one-pot pasta recipe that was just not quite right. Finally I decided to add potatoes and make it a little saucier (hee hee 😉 ) than my Chili-Lime Chicken and Sweet Potato Skillet. That way you really get those balsamic and tarragon flavors in every bite.

Easy Balsamic Chicken Skillet with Tomatoes and Tarragon

Easy Balsamic Chicken Skillet with Tomatoes and Tarragon

There are still lots of delicious fresh tomatoes kicking around, and I loaded this easy balsamic chicken skillet right up with them. I also added some zucchini because my garden is still over-flowing with them.

Since there is a bit of sauce to this skillet, I would definitely serve it with some bread to sop it all up.

So. This comforting, super easy, healthy and delicious one pan meal will hopefully make that transition into fall just a little easier!

Have a great Tuesday!

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Easy Balsamic Chicken Skillet with Tomatoes and Tarragon

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Skillet
Calories: 401kcal
Servings: 4 -6
Chicken, potatoes and veggies are cooked up in a delicious sauce flavored with balsamic vinegar and tarragon in this easy balsamic chicken skillet.  Don't forget a big chunk of bread to sop up every last drop!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time45 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 pound red potatoes cut into 1/2 inch pieces 3-4 cups
  • 1 pound chicken thighs 6-8 thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup wine white or red are both good
  • 2 cups chicken stock divided
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tbsp chopped tarragon
  • 2-3 cups mixed veggies such as red pepper, zucchini, green beans
  • 1 tablespoons flour more as needed
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the potatoes, tossing to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring every 3 or so minutes.
  • Remove potatoes from pan and set aside. Add chicken to pan, and cook until browned on all sides, roughly 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic to the pan, stirring frequently. Cook until garlic is golden (don't burn!) approximately 1 minute.
  • Add the wine to the pan and cook for one minute, scraping up all the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the potatoes back, plus 1½ cups of chicken stock, balsamic vinegar, salt, tarragon and veggies. Cook, stirring occasionally for 10 or so minutes, until potatoes are soft when poked with a fork.
  • Whisk together 1 tablespoon flour with the remaining ½ cup chicken stock. Add to the pan and cook until sauce reduces, 3 or so minutes. If not thickened to your liking, add another tablespoon of flour.
  • Add the tomatoes, turn off heat, cover, and let sit for 3 or so minutes until tomatoes are soft.
  • Serve with a big chunk of bread.

Notes

Chicken breast also works for this recipe!

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 of batch | Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 682mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g

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Comments

    • Denise

      I feel for you guys with your super hot weather! I am so bad at hot weather. The potatoes were really nice in the skillet, I agree, sometimes you want to change things up from pasta. Thanks, Kristine!

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  11. Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates

    I have been praying for cooler weather but apparently Southern California isn’t getting the memo lol
    One skillet meals are the best! Such great flavor combos in this Denise!

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  12. [email protected]

    Denise is it weird that I have never before cooked with tarragon?!! I jus realised that I have it sitting but never bothered to use it. Now looking at this I must use it & make this asap!! And cooler weathers pleaes come soon 🙂

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    • Denise

      Tarragon is definitely one of the less obvious herbs out there…the only reason I am cooking with it is because my Mom planted some in my garden for me…so thoughtful 😉 Thanks, Ami!

      Reply

  15. Annie @Maebells

    Don’t you feel so accomplished when you nail a recipe you have been working on? I have two recipe titles taped to my fridge because I have tried both of them so many ways but they are not “blog worthy” yet but I am determined I will get it eventually! 🙂 I am loving the looks of this dish, I really like tarragon but I do not use it very often.

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    • Denise

      Yes! The flavor on the other dishes was good there was something just…not quite right. I’m much happier with this one! You will conquer those recipes, you are so determined 🙂 Thanks, Annie!

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    • Denise

      Eek I’m guessing you have a LOT of warm weather to deal with down in Texas, Krista! I’m in Canada AND right beside the Rocky Mountains so we can get some pretty depressing weather here. Thanks 🙂 🙂

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  19. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely

    I am very jealous of your cold weather. Please send it my way. All this week in California it is over 100 degrees! Ew! Hoping it’s our last heat wave, because mentally I am completely ready for comfort foods. This chicken skillet looks AMAZING!

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  21. rRohttp://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SnMKiMB40_8/TyoipjyIEhI/AAAAAAAAFAM/wo8IG-5JMKs/s1600/DSC_1799.JPGR

    I was wondering if the tarragon was from your garden, because mine is looking a little tired and not so fragrant. I am not sure I would use it, but I am definately going to make your recipe, to use up some potatoes! THank you

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    • Denise

      It was actually from my garden! My tarragon did really well this year for some reason! I’m wondering if I could dry it. Not sure. I hope you enjoy the recipe 🙂

      Reply

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