Balsamic Baked Chicken Breast with Mozzarella Cheese
A simple and flavorful baked chicken dish, topped with creamy mozzarella and a tangy balsamic glaze, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- 2 zucchinis (optional, for serving)
- Your favorite veggies (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake chicken for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and top each chicken breast with mozzarella cheese.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the top.
- Return to oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve with zucchini or your favorite veggies.
Notes
For best results, use thick chicken breasts and allow them to rest for a few minutes after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 90mg