Description
Succulent chicken breasts bathed in a tangy-sweet balsamic glaze, complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes and melted mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in a large oven-safe skillet and pour the balsamic mixture over them.
- Top the chicken with halved cherry tomatoes and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature at 165°F or 75°C).
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving. Enjoy your delicious one-pan meal!
Notes
For a juicier texture, swap chicken breasts for thighs. Use low-fat mozzarella or vegan cheese for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg