Description
This baked chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts topped with rich mozzarella cheese and a delightful balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- to taste fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts generously with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the seasoned chicken in a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and top each breast with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the chicken before serving.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve with your choice of veggies or a fresh salad.
Notes
- This dish provides a macro-balanced meal with lean protein and healthy fats.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite herbs and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg