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One Pan Balsamic Chicken Recipe

One Pan Balsamic Chicken Recipe
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This One Pan Balsamic Chicken recipe combines juicy, tender chicken breasts with a tangy balsamic glaze, fresh grape tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella. It’s a quick, flavorful dish perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner, made effortlessly in a single skillet and finished in the oven.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 2 Tbsp oil (avocado or olive oil)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • Kosher salt and fresh black pepper, to taste

Tomato Mozzarella Mixture

  • 8 oz grape tomatoes, halved
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine or pearls)
  • 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
  • Kosher salt and fresh black pepper, to taste

Chicken

  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil or other high-heat oil
  • Kosher salt and fresh black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
  2. Mix the tomatoes and mozzarella: In another bowl, combine halved grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, and chopped basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
  3. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for finishing the dish.
  4. Sear the chicken: Heat the 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. When the oil shimmers, place the chicken in the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until lightly golden brown. Pour the prepared balsamic sauce over the chicken; it will begin to simmer. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits stuck to the pan bottom for extra flavor.
  5. Add tomato mozzarella mixture: Remove the skillet from heat immediately and spoon the tomato and mozzarella mixture evenly over the chicken pieces.
  6. Bake to finish cooking: Place the skillet uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 18-23 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure chicken breasts are pounded to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
  • You can substitute fresh mozzarella with other soft cheese like burrata if desired.
  • Use an oven-safe skillet such as cast iron to go from stovetop to oven easily.
  • Resting the chicken after baking helps retain juices making it more tender.
  • Adjust seasoning of sauce and tomato mixture according to your taste preference.

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