One-Pan Balsamic Chicken Veggie Bake

lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast, tenders or thighs (if large, cut in half)

head of broccoli, chopped into pieces (about 4 cups)

medium carrots, peeled and cut into skinny sticks (about 1 ½ cups)**

button mushrooms, halved if large

small red onion, diced

cherry or grape tomatoes

balsamic vinegar

avocado or olive oil

garlic cloves, finely minced

fresh basil, finely chopped + additional for topping

fresh thyme (1/2 tsp. dried)

sea salt

pepper