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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 Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Rest
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 301 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch cracked pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic  5-6 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ red onion peeled and sliced
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed
  • ¾ cup mozzarella cheese fresh shredded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, or basil, to garnish

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 220°C | 430°F.
  2. Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Season with oregano, basil, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic. Rub seasoning all over each breast. Arrange the tomatoes and red onion around the chicken in the dish.
  3. Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, sugar and remaining garlic in a jug to combine. Pour over the chicken breasts, flip each breast in the sauce to evenly coat.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes (depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts), or until no longer pink in the middle. Sprinkle with cheese and broil (or grill) for 4-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden.
  5. Garnish with parsley, and serve with rice or pasta drizzled with the pan juices.

Notes

  • Tip: I prefer to use fresh mozzarella cheese for this recipe as packet mozzarella doesn't have the same effect. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 301kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 89mg (30%) Sodium 855mg (36%) Potassium 673mg (19%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 971IU (19%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 143mg (14%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 301

% Daily Value*

Calories 301kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Sodium 855mg 36%
Potassium 673mg 14%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 971IU 19%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 143mg 14%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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