Description

This easy and flavorful One Pan Balsamic Chicken is a perfect weeknight meal! With tender, juicy chicken breasts, sweet balsamic vinegar, honey, and a delightful mix of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, this dish is cooked in one pan for minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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Sauce:

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp. honey
2 Tbsp. oil (avocado or olive oil)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

Tomato Mozzarella:

8 oz. grape tomatoes, halved
8 oz. fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine or pearls)
2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil

Chicken:

2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
2 Tbsp. avocado oil or other high-heat oil
Kosher salt and fresh black pepper

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, and Dijon mustard. Set aside.
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat avocado oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with kosher salt and black pepper.
Add chicken to the skillet and sear both sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Pour the balsamic sauce over the chicken and transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
While the chicken is baking, prepare the tomato mozzarella topping: combine halved grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, and chopped basil in a bowl.
Once the chicken is done, remove from the oven and top with the tomato mozzarella mixture.

Serve immediately, spooning some of the sauce from the pan over the chicken.

Notes

If you prefer, you can substitute the fresh mozzarella with shredded mozzarella for a slightly different texture

Be sure to pound the chicken breasts to even thickness for uniform cooking

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish, Chicken
Method: Baking, Searing
Cuisine: Italian-inspired