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GARLIC BUTTER TOMATO BAKED CHICKEN WITH MOZZARELLA

Thursday, January 17, 2019 Edit

prep time:15 MINS
cook time:25 MINS
total time:40 MINS

The easiest garlic butter tomato baked chicken with mozzarella. It’s a one pan recipe that comes complete with roasted sweet balsamic tomatoes, cooked chicken with melty mozzarella and the most fantastic sauce for your quinoa, rice, pasta, or veggies!


INGREDIENTS:
CHICKEN MARINADE:

  • 1 tablespoons EACH: olive oil and white wine vinegar
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • ¼ – ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
BALSAMIC TOMATO PAN SAUCE:
  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons EACH: balsamic vinegar and melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons chopped basil
  • ½ teaspoon EACH: onion powder and dried thyme
  • 1- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese


DIRECTIONS:

  1. Marinate: Add all the ingredients except the chicken breasts into a zip top bag along with 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Seal the bag and shake until mixed. Add the chicken breasts, seal, and massage so the chicken is covered in the marinade, set aside for 10-15 minutes while you prep the remaining ingredients. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 425ºF.
  2. Balsamic Tomato Pan Sauce: Add all the ingredients except the mozzarella to an oven-safe baking dish, along with a big pinch of salt and pepper, and stir to combine. Move the tomatoes around the edges and place the chicken breasts in the center.
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