Description
A simple and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a tangy balsamic sauce with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour the balsamic vinegar over the chicken, then add the cherry tomatoes.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and adjust seasoning to taste. Allow chicken to rest after cooking for juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg