Balsamic Chicken Recipe
This balsamic chicken recipe is a simple and flavorful dish made in one pan, perfect for a filling dinner.
Equipment
- baking dish
Ingredients
- 6 pieces skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups fresh shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Season chicken with oregano, basil, salt, pepper and half of the garlic divided between each chicken breast. Rub seasoning all over each breast.
- Arrange tomatoes around the chicken in the dish.
- Whisk together balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and remaining garlic to combine. Pour over the chicken breasts, flip each breast in the sauce to evenly coat.
- Bake in your preheated oven for 35 minutes.
- Remove from the oven at the 35 minute mark and change oven heat to broil. Top each chicken breast with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for another 3-5 minutes on broil, or until the cheese is melted and golden.
- After baking, allow your chicken to rest for 5 minutes before cutting into it.
Notes
This recipe is simple and great for a weeknight dinner. The balsamic vinegar adds a tangy flavor that pairs well with chicken and tomatoes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 32gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg
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