One Pan Balsamic Chicken
Give this One Pan Balsamic Chicken a try—easy, flavorful, and perfect for a quick, delicious dinner any night of the week!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp oil such as avocado or olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 8 oz grape tomatoes halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls ciliegine or pearls
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- 2 tbsp avocado oil or other high-heat oil
- Kosher salt and fresh black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
- In another bowl, combine grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Heat avocado oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Once the oil is hot, add the chicken to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly golden brown.
- Pour the balsamic sauce over the chicken. Let it simmer and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Remove the skillet from heat and top the chicken with the tomato mozzarella mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 18-23 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Notes:
For added flavor, you can sprinkle some extra fresh basil on top before serving.
For added flavor, you can sprinkle some extra fresh basil on top before serving.