Description
A comforting and flavorful dish combining juicy chicken with tangy balsamic sauce and vibrant cherry tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Season the chicken breasts liberally with salt and pepper. Carefully place them in the hot skillet, cooking for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour the balsamic vinegar over the chicken.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes over the chicken.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella on top of the chicken and tomatoes.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh, chopped basil before serving.
Notes
Try different vegetables or proteins to customize the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, balsamic, one-pan, dinner, easy recipe