Description

This One Pan Balsamic Chicken Recipe. Is a game-changer. For busy nights. Juicy chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection. Then simmered in a tangy balsamic sauce. Topped with fresh mozzarella. And roasted with grape tomatoes. Until everything is bubbling. And delicious. The best part? It’s all done in one pan. Meaning less mess. And more time. To enjoy the meal. With your family. The combination of the sweet and tangy balsamic glaze. With creamy mozzarella. And juicy tomatoes. Makes this a dish. That’ll have everyone. Asking for seconds!

Ingredients

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For the Sauce:

1/3 c balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons oil, such as avocado or olive oil

2 minced garlic cloves

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

For the Tomato Mozzarella Mixture:

8 ounces grape tomatoes, sliced in half

8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine or pearls)

2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped

For the Chicken:

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness

2 tablespoons avocado oil or another high-heat oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a bowl. Combine the balsamic vinegar. With honey, oil, and garlic. And Italian seasoning, and Dijon mustard. Add salt. And pepper to taste. Then set the sauce aside.

In another bowl. Mix the halved tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and chopped basil. Season with salt. And pepper. Then set aside.

Preheat your oven. To 400°F (200°C).

Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet. Over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts With salt and pepper. Once the oil is shimmering. Place the chicken. In the skillet. In a single layer. Sear each side. For about 1-2 minutes. Until lightly golden. Pour in the balsamic mixture. Stirring to release any flavorful bits. From the pan’s surface.

Remove the skillet. From the heat. Then top the chicken. With the prepared tomato And mozzarella mixture.

Transfer the skillet. To the preheated oven. And bake for 18-23 minutes. Or until the chicken. Reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Let the chicken rest. For 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Making this recipe gluten-free is a breeze. Simply double-check. That your balsamic vinegar. And mustard. Are labeled gluten-free. As some brands may contain gluten. You can also swap out the regular soy sauce. With tamari. Or a certified gluten-free soy sauce alternative. Everything else in the dish. Is naturally gluten-free. Making it an easy, flavorful option. For anyone avoiding gluten! Enjoy this meal over rice. Or with a side of gluten-free pasta. For a complete meal.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins