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Balsamic Baked Chicken Breast with Mozzarella Cheese

Delicious Balsamic Baked Chicken Breast with Mozzarella Cheese

This Balsamic Baked Chicken Breast with Mozzarella Cheese is a flavorful, easy-to-make dish perfect for any dinner occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 335
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 medium red onion
  • 1/3 cup fresh mozzarella cheese
  • handful of fresh basil leaves

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Resealable bag or shallow dish

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in a large resealable bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
  4. Transfer the marinated chicken breasts to a baking dish. Pour any leftover marinade over the chicken.
  5. Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes and onions around the chicken in the baking dish.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165?F.
  7. Remove the baking dish from the oven and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the chicken breasts.
  8. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Sprinkle fresh basil leaves over the top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 41gFat: 13gSodium: 739mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

Notes

Consider customizing vegetables or cheese to suit your taste. This dish is versatile and easy to adapt.

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