Description
Balsamic Baked Chicken Breast with Mozzarella Cheese is a flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a tangy balsamic glaze and melted cheese.
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).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey or maple syrup, basil, oregano, and minced garlic.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and pour the balsamic mixture over it.
- Scatter cherry tomatoes around the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- In the last 5 minutes, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by using more or less honey/maple syrup.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or over rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Balsamic Baked Chicken, Chicken Recipes, Mozzarella Chicken