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One Pan Balsamic Chicken Recipe

One Pan Balsamic Chicken Recipe
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This One Pan Balsamic Chicken recipe is a simple, delicious meal that combines tender chicken breasts with a tangy balsamic sauce, fresh tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella. Cooked all in one oven-safe skillet, this dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive yet easy meal that delivers bold flavors with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • 2 Tbsp. avocado or olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • Kosher salt and fresh black pepper, to taste

Tomato and Cheese Mixture

  • 8 oz. grape tomatoes, halved
  • 8 oz. fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine or pearls)
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil
  • Kosher salt and fresh black pepper, to taste

Chicken and Cooking

  • 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, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and Dijon mustard. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Set aside.
  2. Create the tomato and mozzarella mixture: In a separate bowl, gently toss the halved grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, and chopped basil. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
  3. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) to prepare for baking the chicken.
  4. Sear the chicken: Heat avocado oil over medium-high heat in a large oven-safe skillet until shimmering. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Place them in the skillet in a single layer, cooking for 1-2 minutes per side until lightly golden brown. Pour the prepared balsamic sauce over the chicken and stir with a wooden spoon to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
  5. Add tomato and mozzarella: Remove the skillet from the heat immediately, and evenly spread the tomato and mozzarella mixture over the chicken breasts.
  6. Bake the dish: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 18-23 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is completely cooked through.
  7. Rest and serve: After baking, remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute and flavors to meld.

Notes

  • Use an oven-safe skillet like cast iron or stainless steel to avoid transferring the chicken to another dish before baking.
  • For even cooking, pound chicken breasts to a uniform thickness before searing.
  • You can substitute grape tomatoes with cherry tomatoes if unavailable.
  • Fresh basil can be replaced with dried Italian herbs if fresh is not an option, but reduce quantity accordingly.
  • Check the internal temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer to ensure food safety.
  • For additional flavor, add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes before serving.
  • This dish pairs well with cooked quinoa, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the balsamic sauce.

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