0 from 0 votes
Chicken Margherita Recipe
A super simple dinner recipe, Chicken Margherita can be prepared ahead of time, so it’s ready to pop in the oven. Fresh and zesty with gooey mozzarella melted on top, it’s a crowd-pleaser!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 325 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- ½ red onion diced
- ¼ cup snipped fresh basil
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 pounds boneless skinless, chicken breasts
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Combine diced tomatoes, diced red onion, basil, balsamic vinegar and salt in a bowl. Place chicken breasts in a 13x9 baking dish. Pour tomato mixture over top.
- Cover dish with foil. Bake in a 350 degree oven, covered, for about 40-45 minutes (until chicken is completely cooked).
- Remove foil and top with mozzeralla cheese. I used sliced cheese, but shredded would work well too. Place dish back in oven on top rack. Bake 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately with a fresh salad or angel hair pasta. ENJOY.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- To prepare this recipe in advance, place your chicken breasts and all the toppings (minus the cheese) in the baking dish and cover it. Keep it in the refrigerator and bake it within 12 hours.
- It is essential to make sure your chicken is cooked all the way through, with no pink inside whatsoever. If you have a meat thermometer, its internal temperature should reach at least 165 degrees F.
- Cooked leftovers can be stored in the fridge and should be eaten within three to four days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
325kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
52g
(104%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
533mg
(22%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 325kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 52g | 104% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 533mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.