Baked Balsamic Chicken Breast

5 from 1 vote

Baked Balsamic Chicken Breast

Juicy chicken breasts baked with garlic, herbs, cherry tomatoes, and red onion in a sweet balsamic glaze. Topped with melty mozzarella and fresh herbs—perfect over pasta or with crusty bread!

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Course: Chicken recipes

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: baked chicken breasts, balsamic chicken, chicken recipes

Servings:

Author: Tatiana

Equipment

Sharp knife

Ingredients

4 skinless chicken breasts approximately 2 pounds or 1 kilogram
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1½ tablespoons minced garlic cloves about 5 to 6 cloves
salt and black pepper to taste
3 cups cherry or grape tomatoes halved
½ red onion sliced
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
8 slices mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil finely chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) °F.
Place 4 skinless chicken breasts in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Season both sides with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, 1½ tablespoons minced garlic cloves, salt and black pepper. Rub the seasonings and garlic evenly over each piece. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil.
Scatter 3 cups cherry or grape tomatoes and ½ red onion (sliced) around and underneath the chicken in the baking dish.
In a small cup, whisk together ¼ cup balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Pour the mixture over the chicken, then flip each breast once to coat both sides well.
Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink in the center. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your chicken.
Remove the dish from the oven and top each chicken breast with mozzarella. Broil for 4–5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil. Serve warm over pasta, rice, or with a side of crusty bread.

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