Description
One Pan Balsamic Chicken is your go-to solution for a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner that requires minimal effort and cleanup. This dish features succulent chicken breasts glazed with a sweet and tangy balsamic sauce, complemented by fresh tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Perfect for busy families or gatherings, this one-pan wonder is not only delicious but also customizable with seasonal vegetables or different proteins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 8 oz grape tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- Fresh basil, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to create the sauce.
- Toss grape tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and chopped basil in a separate bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- Heat avocado oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper before adding them to the pan.
- Sear chicken until golden brown (1-2 minutes on each side). Pour balsamic sauce over chicken and bring to a simmer while scraping any browned bits from the pan.
- Remove from heat; top with tomato mozzarella mixture and bake uncovered for 18-23 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg