One Pan Balsamic Chicken
Tender chicken breasts cooked with a flavorful balsamic sauce, topped with a tomato mozzarella mixture, and baked to perfection.
Equipment
- Large oven-safe skillet
Ingredients
- - Sauce:
- - 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- - 2 tablespoons honey
- - 2 tablespoons oil avocado or olive oil
- - 2 garlic cloves minced
- - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- - Tomato Mozzarella Mixture:
- - 8 oz. grape tomatoes halved
- - 8 oz. fresh mozzarella balls ciliegine or pearls
- - 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
- - Chicken:
- - 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- - 2 tablespoons avocado oil or other high-heat oil
- - Kosher salt and fresh black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together sauce ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In another bowl, combine tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large oven-safe skillet. Season chicken with salt and pepper. When oil is hot, add chicken to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly golden brown.
- Add balsamic sauce mixture to the skillet. It should simmer quickly. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any brown bits from the bottom.
- Remove skillet from heat and add tomato mozzarella mixture over the chicken.
- Bake uncovered for 18-23 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Adjust seasoning and cooking time according to personal preference. Serve with crusty bread or over pasta for a complete meal.