Balsamic Chicken Recipe
If you’re after a simple dinner recipe that’s flavorful and filling, look no further. This balsamic chicken made in one pan will surely deliver.
Ingredients
- 6 skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 8 garlic cloves minced
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoon 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.