Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Balsamic Baked Chicken Breast topped with melted Mozzarella Cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the balsamic mixture over them.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then remove from the oven.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken and return to the oven.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the balsamic mixture for a few hours before baking.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or a salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Balsamic Baked Chicken, Mozzarella Chicken, Italian Chicken Recipe