Description
A cozy fall favorite featuring succulent chicken breasts, sweet cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, all enhanced by balsamic vinegar.
Ingredients
- 4boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cupcherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cupfresh mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cupbalsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
- 2garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheatyour oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heatolive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to skillet.Seareach side for about 5 minutes, until golden brown.
- Addminced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another minute, ensuring it doesn’t burn.Pourbalsamic vinegar over chicken and let simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Addcherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls on top of the chicken.Transferthe skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and mozzarella is melted.
- Letchicken rest for a few minutes.Topwith fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Ensure chicken breasts are of even thickness for uniform cooking. Marinating in balsamic vinegar can elevate flavors.
- Prep Time:15 minutes
- Cook Time:30 minutes
- Category:Main Course
- Method:Baking
- Cuisine:Italian