Description
Balsamic Baked Chicken Breast with Mozzarella Cheese is a delightful dish that elevates simple ingredients into a flavor-packed meal. Tender chicken breasts are marinated in a zesty balsamic glaze and topped with gooey mozzarella cheese, resulting in a dinner that is both impressive and easy to prepare. Perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions, this recipe promises to impress your family and friends while filling your kitchen with irresistible aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish or zip-lock bag and pour the marinade over them. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Arrange marinated chicken in the baking dish and pour any remaining marinade on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- In the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle mozzarella over each breast and return to oven until bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 140mg