Description
This Homemade One Pan Balsamic Chicken is a quick, flavorful dinner featuring seared chicken breasts simmered in a rich balsamic glaze, bursting cherry tomatoes, and melted mozzarella—all garnished with fresh basil. It’s an easy one-skillet meal that brings bold flavor and elegant presentation to your table in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts
8 ounces fresh mozzarella (sliced or in mini balls)
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from pan and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add a bit more olive oil and cook garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in balsamic vinegar and let it reduce for 3–4 minutes.
4. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 4–5 minutes until they begin to burst. Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it among the tomatoes.
5. Top chicken with mozzarella slices or balls. Cover the skillet and cook 3–5 minutes until cheese is melted.
6. Remove from heat, scatter fresh basil on top, and serve immediately.
Notes
Make sure your balsamic vinegar is high-quality for the best flavor—thick and slightly sweet is ideal.
Don’t skip the resting step after searing; it helps keep the chicken juicy.
Use a lid while melting the mozzarella so it melts fully without overcooking the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pan skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg