Description
Easy, cheesy, and saucy—your next family dinner favorite!
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced or in pearls
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional for balance)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (plus more for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side.
- Scatter cherry tomatoes around the chicken in the skillet.
- In a small bowl, mix balsamic vinegar and honey. Pour over chicken and tomatoes.
- Add mozzarella slices or pearls on top of each chicken breast. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melty.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve hot.
Notes
- Perfect with crusty bread or a fresh green salad.
- Pan-to-table in under 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg