Description
This One Pan Balsamic Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken with a tangy balsamic sauce, juicy grape tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella. Perfect for a simple weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
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Sauce
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 2 Tbsp. oil, such as avocado or olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
Tomato Mozzarella
- 8 oz. grape tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz. fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine or pearls)
- 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil
Chicken
- 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- 2 Tbsp. avocado oil or other high-heat oil
- Kosher salt and fresh black pepper
Instructions
- Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
- Tomato Mozzarella: In a separate bowl, toss together the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cook Chicken: Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook chicken on both sides until golden brown. Add balsamic sauce and simmer. Top with tomato mozzarella mixture.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 18-23 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Mozzarella: Adjust the cutting based on the size of the mozzarella balls you use.
- Chicken: Pound the chicken for even cooking and tenderness.
- Original Recipe: Information about the previous version of the recipe is provided for reference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
