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Margherita Chicken
This delicious and easy to make margherita chicken is the perfect family weeknight meal. Chicken breasts are oven baked with tomatoes and mozzarella for delicious meal everyone will love.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 425 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter ⅛ stick
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup chicken stock
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
- 2 roma tomatoes sliced
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Season the chicken liberally with salt and pepper – about 1 teaspoon per pound of chicken.
- Heat a large cast-iron or oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and olive oil. Once the butter melts, add the chicken. Sear until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes. Flip and sear until the other side is golden brown as well, another 5-6 minutes.
- Add in the balsamic vinegar and chicken stock. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up all the brown bits at the bottom of the pan. Bring mixture to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
- Layer the chicken with a few mozzarella slices followed by a few tomato slices. Drizzle with a little bit of olive oil. Season tomato with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and the chicken has reached 165°F at the thickest part of the breast.
- Remove from the oven and spoon sauce on top. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
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Notes
- Storage: Store margherita chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use an oven-safe skillet for this recipe so that you can easily transfer the chicken from the stovetop to the oven.
- Use chicken breasts of a similar thickness so that they all cook through evenly.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving to let the juices redistribute.
Nutrition Information
Calories
425kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
55g
(110%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
175mg
(58%)
Sodium
1073mg
(45%)
Potassium
965mg
(28%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
686IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
165mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 425
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 425kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 55g | 110% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 175mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 1073mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 965mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 686IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.