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A busy mom can never have too many quick and easy chicken recipes in her dinner-time arsenal. As we head back into another school year, the kids may be thinking about meeting new teachers or getting used to new classes and schedules, but I’m thinking about how much busier my afternoons and evenings will be when the kids are back into after-school sports and homework. I may not have as much time to prepare dinner once school is in session, but I don’t want to sacrifice taste or quality, either.

I’ve been asking my good friends and family for their favorite quick weeknight dinner ideas, and this braised balsamic chicken from my sister was one of the first recipes we tried. It was such a hit with my family that we quickly added it to our regular dinner rotation.

This past week, I made braised balsamic chicken with Open Nature® Air Chilled Boneless Skinnless Chicken Breasts and I could not believe how moist and tender and flavorful they were!

If you’re like me, at this point, you’re probably asking, “What in the world is air chilled chicken??” Put simply, air-chilled chickens are individually processed in cold chambers with purified air. But it’s so much more than that.

You can buy O Organics® Air Chilled Chicken and Open Nature® Air Chilled Chicken at your local Safeway store. Here’s just a little about what makes O Organics® and Open Nature® Air Chilled Chicken different.

About Open Nature® Air Chilled Chicken:

• Individually processed with purified air for 100% more natural flavor
• The chicken meat is higher in highly desirable Omega-3 Fatty acids due to a proprietary flaxseed-enriched feed (meat contains up to 3x more omega-3s than conventional vegetarian-fed chicken)
• Up to 40% Lower in dietary cholesterol due to a proprietary flaxseed-enriched feed (contains up to 21% less cholesterol (will vary by cut) than conventionally-fed chicken)
• Lower in saturated fat (vs. conventional vegetarian-fed chicken), a fat that many health organizations advise Americans to eat less of
• Cage free and American Humane Association certified
• Naturally moist, even when skinless

About O Organics® Air Chilled Chicken:

• Individually processed with purified air for 100% more natural flavor
• The chicken meat is higher in highly desirable Omega-3 fatty acids due to a proprietary 100% organic flaxseed-enriched feed (meat contains up to 3x more omega-3s than conventional vegetarian-fed chicken)
• Up to 40% Lower in dietary cholesterol due to a proprietary flaxseed-enriched feed (contains up to 21% less cholesterol (will vary by cut) than conventionally-fed chicken)
• Lower in saturated fat (vs. conventional vegetarian-fed chicken), a fat that many health organizations advise Americans to eat less of
• Cage free and American Humane Association certified
• Naturally moist even when skinless
• O Organics Air Chilled Chicken are fed a 100% organic vegetarian diet

This is chicken that you can feel good about feeding your family!

Ready to see my sister’s quick and easy braised balsamic chicken recipe? To serve this chicken dish recently, I made a side of garlic mashed red potatoes. The sauce from the tomatoes and balsamic vinegar is wonderful as a mashed potato “gravy” but if you’re looking for a lighter dish, you can serve the chicken with sauteed zucchini or green beans from the garden.

Braised Balsamic Chicken

Yield: 4 servings

Braised Balsamic Chicken

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This light and flavorful braised balsamic chicken pairs wonderfully with a side of garlic mashed red potatoes. The sauce from the tomatoes and balsamic vinegar is wonderful as a mashed potato “gravy” but if you’re looking for a lighter dish, you can serve the chicken with sauteed zucchini or green beans from the garden.

Ingredients

• 4 Open Nature Air Chilled boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp garlic, minced
• 2 Tbs olive oil
• 1 onion, sliced thin
• ½ Cup balsamic vinegar
• 3 large garden-fresh tomatoes, diced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp dried thyme

Instructions

1. Pat chicken dry and season with pepper and salt. Heat oil in a medium skillet and brown chicken breasts with the sliced onion for 3-5 minutes per side.
2. Pour balsamic vinegar and diced tomatoes over the chicken and sprinkle spices over all. Bring to a gentle boil.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
4. Serve hot with a side of mashed potatoes or sauteed garden vegetables.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1 chicken breast
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 403 Total Fat: 13.27g Saturated Fat: 2.3g Trans Fat: .02g Cholesterol: 172mg Sodium: 122mg Carbohydrates: 12.58g Fiber: 2.1g Sugar: 9.04g Protein: 54.83g

I know your family will love it!

Find out more:

O Organics Air Chilled Chicken and Open Nature® Air Chilled Chicken is available in the Maryland/DC area exclusively at Safeway stores. You can also find it at some of the Albertsons Companies family of stores including ACME, Shaw’s, Star Market, Jewel-Osco, Tom Thumb or Randalls. Visit safeway.com to find a store near you and discover more recipe ideas.

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I became a mom in 1996, and in 2005 I had my fifth. Yes, 5 kids. In 2007, this blog was born (my 6th baby that will never grow up) and I've been sharing recipes, photography tricks, parenting tips, and everything in between. (Formerly Better in Bulk)

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