Description

This Balsamic Glazed One Pan Chicken is a flavorful and easy dinner option combining tender chicken breasts with a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze. Fresh grape tomatoes and mozzarella create a vibrant topping, enhanced by fragrant basil and garlic. Prepared entirely in one oven-safe skillet, this recipe delivers a balanced, savory meal in under an hour.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper, to taste
Olive oil, for searing

Balsamic Glaze

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper, to taste

Toppings

8 oz grape tomatoes, halved
8 oz fresh mozzarella balls
Fresh basil, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the chicken evenly and thoroughly.
Prepare Balsamic Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper to create a flavorful glaze.
Mix Toppings: In another bowl, combine halved grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, chopped basil, and season with salt and pepper.
Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper. Brown chicken on each side for 1-2 minutes until golden but not cooked through.
Combine Ingredients: Pour the balsamic glaze over the seared chicken in the skillet. Scatter the tomato, mozzarella, and basil mixture evenly on top.
Bake: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 18-23 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). This ensures the chicken is safely cooked and juicy.
Rest and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Serve warm, spooning the balsamic tomatoes and mozzarella over each piece.

Notes

Use an oven-safe skillet such as cast iron for best results.
Check the chicken’s internal temperature with a meat thermometer to avoid over or undercooking.
Fresh basil is best added last to maintain its bright flavor and color.
Adjust honey and balsamic vinegar ratios for sweeter or tangier glaze according to taste.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently to keep mozzarella from becoming rubbery.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 23 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-inspired

Keywords: balsamic glazed chicken, one pan chicken, easy chicken dinner, balsamic vinegar chicken, healthy chicken recipe, tomato mozzarella chicken, oven-baked chicken