Balsamic Baked Chicken Breast with Mozzarella Cheese
A simple yet elegant dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a balsamic marinade and melted mozzarella cheese, perfect for impressing family and guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, dried basil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the balsamic mixture over them.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
For deeper flavors, marinate the chicken for an hour or overnight. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg