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    Home » Blog » Archives » Baked Balsamic Chicken

    Baked Balsamic Chicken

    Published: Mar 21, 2019 · Modified: Sep 14, 2021 by Aimee Mars · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Balsamic Baked Chicken

    Simple and healthy ingredients with a culmination of bold flavors such as oregano, garlic, and shallots. Baked Balsamic Chicken is tender meat covered in melted mozzarella cheese and surrounded in a tangy balsamic sauce.

    Another delicious and simple chicken dinner is this Easy Lemon Garlic Skillet Chicken.

    balsamic chicken covered in melted mozzarella on a white plate with silver serving fork

    Balsamic Chicken with Mozzarella

    This delicious chicken with mozzarella melted on top is tender and juicy with a strong flavorful kick from the sauce. All the ingredients go straight into the baking dish for an easy one-pot meal. There’s also plenty of sauce to pour over the chicken when serving.

    baked chicken in a balsamic sauce covered with mozzarella and tomatoes

    Balsamic Chicken Marinade

    This is purely optional, however, if you’d like even more flavor you can marinate the chicken for up to 8 hours. Whisk the ingredients listed below together and place it in a shallow baking dish or sealed plastic bag with the chicken.

    • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
    • 1 teaspoon Oregano
    • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
    • 6 Garlic Cloves, minced
    • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
    white baking dish with chicken breasts and ingredients for baked balsamic chicken

    How to Bake Chicken Breast

    • Prep the chicken: If marinating the chicken prepare ahead of time, otherwise, brush the chicken with olive oil and season with ingredients.
    • Prepare the sauce: whip the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar together until dissolved and pour over the chicken.
    • Bake: top the dish with the remaining ingredients and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

    How Long to Bake Chicken Breast

    When baking chicken at 425ºF the meat will typically cook in 15 to 20 minutes. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165ºF on a meat thermometer.

    baked balsamic chicken in white baking dish

    Delicious Side Dish Options

    When I prepared this dish I sliced my piece of chicken, placed it over a bed of greens, and drizzled some extra balsamic juice from the pan on top. My kids enjoyed theirs served with some whipped mashed potatoes. It wasn’t complex as I so often say the best recipes aren’t.

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    balsamic chicken covered in mozzarella cheese with cherry tomatoes

    Baked Balsamic Chicken

    Simple and healthy ingredients with a culmination of bold flavors such as oregano, garlic, and shallots. Baked Balsamic Chicken is tender meat covered in melted mozzarella cheese and surrounded in a tangy balsamic sauce.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 28 minutes
    Total Time: 33 minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 370kcal
    Author: Aimee Mars

    Ingredients

    • 4 Boneless, skinless, Chicken Breast
    • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
    • 1 teaspoon Oregano
    • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
    • 6 Garlic Cloves minced
    • 2 cups Grape Tomatoes
    • 1 Shallot sliced
    • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
    • 6 ounces Mozzarella Cheese torn into pieces
    • 1 tablespoon Fresh Basil chopped

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. 
    • Place the Chicken Breast into a large baking dish and brush the Olive Oil onto each piece and spread the Minced Garlic on top. Season with Oregano, Salt, and Pepper (if desired). Arrange the Tomatoes and diced Shallot around the chicken pieces in the dish.
    • Whisk the Balsamic Vinegar and Brown Sugar together in a small bowl and pour over the chicken.
    • Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees ℉. Remove the dish from the oven and layer each piece of chicken with the Mozzarella Cheese. Set oven to BROIL and return the chicken to the oven. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and begins to bubble.
    • Garnish with Fresh Basil.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1piece | Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 698mg | Potassium: 684mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 968IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 248mg | Iron: 1mg
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