Balsamic Baked Chicken Breast with Mozzarella Cheese
A delicious and easy dish combining tangy balsamic glaze with creamy mozzarella, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large oven-safe skillet. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in the skillet.
- Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until browned.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the chicken and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness for uniform cooking. Marinating the chicken in balsamic glaze for at least an hour enhances flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Balsamic Chicken, Mozzarella Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe