Balsamic Baked Chicken Breast with Mozzarella Cheese
A flavorful dish featuring tender chicken baked with tangy balsamic vinegar and melty mozzarella cheese, perfect for simple weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Prepare the chicken by placing it in a baking dish and pouring the balsamic mixture over it.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Add the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken.
- Melt the cheese by returning the chicken to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the balsamic mixture for a few hours or overnight. Fresh basil enhances the dish significantly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg