Oven Baked Chicken with Fresh Mozzarella Tomatoes
Transform your weeknight dinner game with this irresistible Oven Baked Chicken with Fresh Mozzarella Tomatoes. This easy-to-make dish features juicy, herb-seasoned chicken breasts baked to perfection and smothered in sweet, tangy balsamic tomatoes and rich, melty fresh mozzarella cheese. Highlights include the robust flavor combination of garlic, oregano, and fresh basil, plus the simplicity of a single baking dish for easy cleanup. With only 15 minutes of prep time, this vibrant, Italian-inspired meal is ideal for busy nights yet elegant enough for entertaining. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a crisp green salad for a complete, satisfying dinner that’s sure to impress. Perfect for fans of caprese flavors and baked chicken recipes, this dish is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces Fresh mozzarella cheese
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the chicken breasts in a single layer.
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and oregano on both sides, then place them in the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, toss the halved cherry tomatoes with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, a pinch of salt, and black pepper.
Pour the seasoned cherry tomatoes evenly over the chicken breasts in the baking dish.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
While the chicken is baking, slice the fresh mozzarella cheese into thick slices and set it aside.
After 20 minutes, remove the baking dish from the oven and take off the foil. Place a slice (or pieces) of fresh mozzarella on top of each chicken breast.
Return the baking dish to the oven and bake, uncovered, for an additional 5 minutes or until the mozzarella is melted and bubbly.
Remove the chicken from the oven and sprinkle with fresh basil leaves for garnish.
Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with a side of crusty bread or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2174 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.1 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.6 g | 218% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 750 mg | 250% | |
| Sodium | 1962 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.5 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.7 g | ||
| Protein | 265.8 g | 532% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1307 mg | 101% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 1008 mg | 21% | |
*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.
