The One-Pan Recipe That’s Keeping Me Warm This February
Hey love! 💜 It’s Erica, and I don’t know about you, but February is my burnout month.
The new-year motivation? Gone.
The weather? Dreary.
My energy for cooking? Nonexistent.
Yet, somehow, my family still expects to eat. Every. Single. Night.
That’s why I’ve been living for this One-Pan Balsamic Chicken with Beets & Kale.
One pan. 30 minutes. No stress.
Packed with flavor + nutrition.
Minimal cleanup (because, no thanks).
This dish is warm, cozy, and full of winter produce that actually makes you feel good. The balsamic glaze caramelizes everything to perfection, and let’s be real—beets make any meal feel fancy.
If you’re tired of winter but still want to eat well, you need to make this ASAP. Let’s get cooking!
Why This Recipe is a February Must-Have
Beets & kale = winter superfoods
Beets boost circulation and energy (aka, they keep me from hibernating). Kale is packed with vitamins, which means fewer winter colds.Balsamic + honey = magic.
When roasted, this glaze turns into a rich, sticky, sweet-but-savory coating that makes everything taste gourmet—with zero effort.Minimal effort, maximum flavor.
If you can chop and toss, you’ve got this. No complicated steps, no babysitting the stove. Just let the oven do the work.
The Clever Girl’s One-Pan Balsamic Chicken
What You Need
2 chicken breasts
1 cup beets, diced
1 cup baby potatoes, halved
1 cup kale, chopped
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper
How to Make It
Preheat your oven to 400°F. While it heats, toss the beets and baby potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a sheet pan and roast for 20 minutes.
Add the chicken to the pan. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and honey, then season with a little extra salt and pepper.
Roast for another 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies are caramelized.
Toss in the kale for the last 5 minutes. It crisps up into the perfect crunchy contrast.
Serve warm and let the flavors make you forget it’s still winter.
What to Serve It With
Over quinoa or farro for an extra hearty meal.
With goat cheese crumbles on top (trust me, it’s a game-changer).
Paired with crusty bread to soak up all that balsamic goodness.
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