Description
A delightful dish combining juicy chicken, tangy balsamic glaze, and creamy mozzarella. Perfect for busy nights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake the chicken for 20 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the chicken.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in balsamic glaze for a few hours before cooking. Use fresh mozzarella for a creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: baked chicken, balsamic glaze, mozzarella chicken