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Chicken breast coated in balsamic marinade and baked with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.

Balsamic Baked Chicken Breast With Tomatoes and Mozzarella Cheese

Julia
Balsamic Baked Chicken Breast with Tomatoes and Mozzarella Cheese is an easy and delicious Italian-inspired chicken dinner recipe that comes together in just 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 318 kcal

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INGREDIENTS
  

  • 2 skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 pinch cracked pepper, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 cups grape tomatoes, or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • ½ tablespoons brown sugar , packed
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese , shredded
  • 1 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, or basil, to garnish
  • ½ teaspoons smoked paprika

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F).
  • Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Season generously with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Rub the seasonings evenly over each breast, then arrange the tomatoes around the chicken in the dish.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, sugar, and garlic until well combined. Pour this mixture over the chicken breasts, turning each breast to ensure they are evenly coated in the sauce.
  • Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, adjusting the time based on the thickness of your chicken breasts, until they are no longer pink in the center.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with cheese and broil (or grill) for 4-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve the chicken with rice or pasta, drizzled with the pan juices.

NOTES

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

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NUTRITION

Calories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 31gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 903mgPotassium: 679mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1268IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 179mgIron: 1mg
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