Description
This balsamic chicken recipe is a delightful dish featuring tender chicken, fresh tomatoes, and aromatic basil.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound total)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
- 3 tablespoons torn fresh basil (divided)
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add olive oil.
- Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken to pan, and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Add balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to skillet, and stir to combine.
- Stir in garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes and season with salt.
- Let tomatoes simmer until soft, 6-7 minutes.
- Stir in half basil.
- Return chicken to skillet.
- Top with mozzarella, and cover to melt cheese.
- Spoon tomatoes over chicken and sprinkle with remaining basil before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side of rice or pasta.
- Feel free to use different herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg