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Balsamic Baked Chicken Breast With Balsamic Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella Cheese

Baked Chicken Breast rubbed with garlic and herbs, dripping with a tomato balsamic sauce and melted mozzarella cheese! It doesn't get any better than this EASY chicken recipe! Let your oven do ALL the work and have the most delicious Baked Chicken on your table in less than 30 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Rest5 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked chicken, Chicken
Servings: 4 people
Author: Karina Carrel

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch cracked pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic 5-6 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 red onion peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed
  • 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese fresh shredded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, or basil, to garnish
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Instructions

    Preheat oven to 220°C | 430°F.
  • Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Season with oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic. Arrange the tomatoes and red onion around the chicken in the dish.
    Seasoned chicken in a bed of tomatoes
    • Rub the seasoning all over each breast!
  • Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, sugar and remaining garlic in a jug to combine.
    Balsamic glaze being mixed in a bowl
  • Pour over the chicken breasts, flip each breast in the sauce to evenly coat.
    Pouring the balsamic glaze into the raw chicken before baking
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until no longer pink in the middle.
    Chicken covered into the balsamic glaze before cooking
    • The baking time always depends on the thickness of your chicken breasts, so keep an eye on it!
  • Sprinkle with cheese and broil (or grill) for 4-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden.
    Adding cheese to the chicken before baking
  • Garnish with parsley, and serve with rice or pasta drizzled with the pan juices.
    Baked Chicken Mozzarella with Balsamic Glaze

Notes

Storing And Reheating

Like many of my favorite chicken recipes, this dish is incredibly forgiving and makes for great meal prep because the flavors in the sauce actually deepen the next day.
  • To store: Place any leftovers in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • To reheat: I recommend reheating this balsamic glazed chicken gently in the microwave on medium power or on the stovetop over low heat. If the pan gravy thickened up too much in the cold fridge, just stir in a tiny splash of water or chicken broth to loosen it back up.
  • To freeze: You can freeze the cooked chicken and sauce in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Just keep in mind that the roasted tomatoes will lose their shape and become mushy when thawed. They will still taste great, but the texture will change. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Happy cooking! Xx
If you happen to have leftover balsamic pan sauce after all the chicken is eaten, do not wash it down the drain! Save it in a small jar in the fridge. It makes an incredible savory drizzle for roasted vegetables, side salads, or even a simple cheese sandwich the next day.

Nutrition

Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 855mg | Potassium: 673mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 971IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 1mg