Description
A comforting weeknight dinner of tender chicken breasts smothered in a sweet and tangy balsamic sauce, topped with gooey mozzarella and vibrant cherry tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C), and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey or maple syrup, basil, oregano, and minced garlic until well combined.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sear the seasoned chicken breasts for 2–3 minutes per side until they turn golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to your prepared baking dish. Pour the balsamic mixture over the top and scatter the halved cherry tomatoes around the chicken.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the chicken is almost cooked through.
- Remove the dish from the oven, sprinkle mozzarella cheese over each breast, and bake again for an additional 5–10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Marinate the chicken in the balsamic mixture for a few hours before baking for increased flavor. Leftovers can be combined with pasta for an easy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg