One Pan Balsamic Chicken
Quick, flavorful one-pan balsamic chicken cooked with juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and melty mozzarella for a fast and delicious dinner.
Equipment
- 1 oven-safe skillet
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 2 Tbsp. oil like 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. fresh basil finely chopped
- 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded even
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and Dijon mustard in a bowl to make marinade.
- Place chicken breasts in a bowl or zip-top bag. Add half the marinade and toss. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Heat oven-safe skillet over medium-high. Add oil and sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Turn off heat. Add grape tomatoes around the chicken and pour remaining marinade over everything.
- Transfer skillet to oven. Bake 20–25 minutes or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove skillet, top with mozzarella balls and chopped basil.
- Return to oven for 2–3 minutes, just until cheese begins to melt.
- Serve hot with pan juices spooned over each serving.
Notes
Use pre-minced garlic and pre-cut chicken to save even more time. Store leftovers in airtight containers or freeze individual portions. Reheat gently in skillet with splash of water or broth.