Description
A delicious baked chicken dish topped with mozzarella and drizzled with balsamic glaze, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- to taste salt and pepper
- to taste fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts generously with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the seasoned chicken in a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and top each breast with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the chicken before serving.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve with your choice of veggies or a fresh salad.
Notes
- This is a simple yet flavorful dish that can be served with a variety of sides.
- Perfect for meal prep, just store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 100mg