Description

Ready to turn an ordinary dinner into something extraordinary? This One Pan Balsamic Chicken recipe delivers big restaurant-style flavor with minimal effort and cleanup. Juicy chicken breasts are glazed in a tangy-sweet balsamic reduction, topped with blistered cherry tomatoes and melted mozzarella, then finished with fresh basil. It’s the perfect choice for quick dinner ideas, easy weeknight meals, and anyone looking for a healthy yet comforting food idea. Whether you’re serving it with mashed potatoes, pasta, or a simple green salad, this dish is sure to impress.

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts

1 cup cherry tomatoes

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon honey

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken on both sides until golden and nearly cooked through.

3. Remove chicken and set aside. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.

4. Pour in balsamic vinegar and honey; simmer to slightly thicken.

5. Add cherry tomatoes and let them blister in the glaze.

6. Return chicken to pan and spoon glaze over each breast.

7. Top with mozzarella and cover the pan until cheese melts and chicken is cooked through.

8. Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.

Notes

Use boneless thighs for a juicier alternative.

Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
Calories: 390
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 95mg