Description
Juicy baked chicken breast topped with balsamic glaze and melted mozzarella cheese. A simple yet flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over chicken.
- Pour balsamic vinegar over the chicken.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven, top with mozzarella cheese, and bake for 5 more minutes or until cheese melts.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internally.
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in balsamic mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
- Substitute fresh mozzarella slices for shredded cheese if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: balsamic chicken, baked chicken, mozzarella chicken, easy dinner