Description
One Pan Balsamic Chicken is the ultimate weeknight meal that’s both delicious and incredibly easy to prepare. This recipe combines juicy chicken breasts with a tangy balsamic glaze, fresh tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, all cooked in one skillet for minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy nights or casual gatherings, this dish bursts with flavor thanks to the harmonious blend of balsamic vinegar, honey, and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 8 oz grape tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls
- Fresh basil
- salt
- pepper
- olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Toss grape tomatoes and mozzarella with chopped basil; season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; sear them for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add balsamic sauce to the skillet and bring to a simmer while scraping the brown bits from the pan.
- Top the chicken with tomato-mozzarella mixture and transfer to the oven. Bake uncovered for 18-23 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, toss in your favorite vegetables like spinach or bell peppers before baking. If you prefer a different cheese, feta works beautifully as a substitute for mozzarella.