Chicken Breasts Alla Margherita
Bring the vibrant flavors of Italy to your table with this irresistible Chicken Breasts Alla Margherita recipe. Juicy, pan-seared chicken breasts are the star of this dish, topped with creamy melted mozzarella, bursting cherry tomatoes, and fragrant fresh basil leaves for a classic Margherita-inspired twist. Perfectly baked to golden perfection in one skillet, this easy yet elegant dish is ready in just 35 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Add a drizzle of tangy balsamic reduction for an optional pop of flavor that takes it to the next level. Serve hot with crusty bread or a crisp green salad for a complete, mouthwatering meal that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces Mozzarella cheese
- 12 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic reduction (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from heat.
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
Scatter the cherry tomatoes around the chicken breasts in the skillet.
Place a slice or two of mozzarella cheese on top of each chicken breast.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the skillet from the oven and garnish each chicken breast with fresh basil leaves.
Drizzle balsamic reduction over the dish, if desired, for an extra layer of flavor.
Serve hot and enjoy with a side of crusty bread or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2192 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.8 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.8 g | 189% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 719 mg | 240% | |
| Sodium | 4484 mg | 195% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.6 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.9 g | ||
| Protein | 270.9 g | 542% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1706 mg | 131% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1080 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
