Description
This Balsamic Glazed One Pan Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken breasts glazed with a tangy balsamic and honey sauce, baked with juicy grape tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. It’s a perfect weeknight meal that combines vibrant Italian-inspired flavors in one skillet for minimal cleanup and maximum taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce
- 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 and Cheese Mixture
- 8 oz. grape tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz. fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine or pearls)
- 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil
- Salt and 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
- 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. Set aside.
- Make Tomato and Cheese Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine halved grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, and chopped basil. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) to get ready for baking.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts all over with salt and pepper. When the oil is shimmering and hot, add the chicken in a single layer. Cook each side for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden brown.
- Add Sauce and Simmer: Pour the prepared balsamic sauce over the chicken in the skillet. It should come to a quick simmer. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to incorporate into the sauce.
- Add Tomato and Cheese Mixture: Remove the skillet from heat immediately. Spread the tomato and mozzarella mixture evenly over the chicken in the skillet.
- Bake: Place the skillet uncovered in the preheated oven. Bake for 18-23 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure even cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness, aiming for 165°F internal temperature.
- Fresh mozzarella can be replaced with shredded mozzarella if preferred.
- For extra flavor, garnish with additional fresh basil before serving.
- If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the chicken and sauce to a baking dish before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: balsamic glazed chicken, one pan chicken, easy chicken recipe, balsamic chicken, chicken with mozzarella and tomatoes
