Description
One Pan Balsamic Chicken is a delicious and wholesome dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a tangy balsamic glaze, this recipe combines fresh mozzarella, sweet grape tomatoes, and aromatic basil for a flavor-packed experience. The best part? This one-pan wonder minimizes cleanup while delivering an impressive 63g of protein per serving, making it both satisfying and nutritious. Whether served over greens, alongside rice, or wrapped in a tortilla, this dish is versatile enough to please everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 lb chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella
- 2 cups grape tomatoes (halved)
- Sea salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a bowl, mix balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, and seasonings.
- Tear mozzarella into pieces and combine with grape tomatoes and basil in another bowl.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat vegetable oil and cook seasoned chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 2–3 minutes each).
- Pour the balsamic mixture over the chicken and let it simmer briefly.
- Top with the mozzarella mixture and bake uncovered for 18–23 minutes until fully cooked.
- Allow resting for 3–5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 63g
- Cholesterol: 140mg