Balsamic Baked Chicken Breast with Mozzarella
A simple yet delicious baked chicken dish topped with balsamic glaze and melted mozzarella cheese, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup balsamic glaze
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear the chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Add the balsamic glaze and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in balsamic glaze before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg