Garlic Butter Tomato Baked Chicken with Mozzarella

Name: Garlic Butter Tomato Baked Chicken with Mozzarella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: * 1 tbsp olive oil; * 1 tbsp white wine vinegar; * 3 cloves minced garlic; * 1/4 - 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; * 1/2 tsp italian seasoning; * 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; * 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; * 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; * 2 tbsp melted butter; * 1 tbsp honey; * 4 cloves minced garlic; * 2 tbsp chopped basil; * 1/2 tsp onion powder; * 1/2 tsp dried thyme; * 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

8 steps

Prep:15minCook:25min

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:48:11 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories498.7 kcal (25%)

Total Fat24 g (34%)

Carbs13.2 g (5%)

Sugars8.5 g (9%)

Protein55.7 g (111%)

Sodium304.9 mg (15%)

Fiber1.6 g (6%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

Chicken Marinade

1 Tbspolive oil

1 Tbspwhite wine vinegar

3 clovesgarlic

minced

¼ tspred pepper flakes

½ tspitalian seasoning

4boneless skinless chicken breasts

Balsamic Tomato Pan Sauce

3 cupscherry tomatoes

halved

2 Tbspbalsamic vinegar

2 Tbspbutter

melted

1 Tbsphoney

4 clovesgarlic

minced

2 Tbspbasil

chopped

½ tsponion powder

½ tspdried thyme

1 ½ cupsshredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Step 1

Marinate: Add all the ingredients except the chicken breasts into a zip top bag along with 1 tsp of salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Seal the bag and shake until mixed.

Step 2

Add the chicken breasts, seal, and massage so the chicken is covered in the marinade, set aside for 10-15 minuets while you prep the remaining ingredients.

Step 3

Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425ºF

Step 4

Balsamic Tomato Pan Sauce: Add all the ingredients except the mozzarella to an oven-safe baking dish, along with a pinch of salt and pepper, and stir to combine.

Step 5

Move the tomatoes around the edges and place the chicken breasts in the center

Step 6

Bake: Bake uncovered for 18-22 minutes or until the chicken is almost cooked through.

Step 7

Add the mozzarella cheese to the chicken breast and broil just long enough for the cheese to melt.

Step 8

Top with additional chopped basil or parsley and serve warm with crusty bread, pasta, rice, or steamed veggies.