Chicken with Mozzarella and Tomatoes

Name: Chicken with Mozzarella and Tomatoes
Prep time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1-2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; salt and pepper; ½ cup balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoons brown sugar; 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 cup grape tomatoes (halved); 3 tablespoons fresh basil; 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese

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Chicken with Mozzarella and Tomatoes is simple and easy but has so much flavor you’ll want to make it for company. Tomatoes roasted in a slightly sweetened balsamic glaze transforms the chicken into a fabulous low carb dish in under 30 minutes.

Chicken with tomatoes and mozzarella in an iron skillet — Chicken with Mozzarella and Tomatoes

It seems that I’m always trying to find a simple dish that can be ready in 30 minutes and that meets with several different eating preferences, chicken with mozzarella and tomatoes checks all the boxes. The chicken breasts are tender with just a hint of sweetness from a heavenly balsamic glaze. Tomatoes, basil and balsamic vinegar will remind you of a caprese salad, and it’s pretty healthy.

I try to eat healthy during the week, whatever that means any more. For me that means I’m going to watch the sugar and try to include some veggies whenever I can. Mozzarella and tomatoes are a constant for us in the summer drizzled with a thick aged balsamic.

This one pan chicken balsamic recipe is pretty low-carb with just a hint of brown sugar and 12 carbs overall. It turns out that everyone in my family loves this dish, which is a win for me.

Chicken with mozzarella tomatoes and basil in a skille — Chicken with Mozzarella and Tomatoes

What type of VINEGAR should you use for this recipe

Do not use the traditional, real deal, expensive balsamic vinegar. This type of balsamic vinegar should not be heated, it is syrupy and sweet and is fantastic drizzled on buffalo mozzarella. For this recipe, you’ll be cooking the vinegar so you want to use a less expensive vinegar like this one which is less than $8.00. If you’re interested in more about balsamic vinegar, check out this article.

How do you MAKE Chicken with Mozzarella and Tomatoes

It’s pretty easy to make, start to finish in less than 30 minutes depending on how thick your chicken breasts are. If you’ve planned in advance, marinate the chicken breasts in buttermilk the night before or for at least 30 minutes. It will give you moist chicken breasts. If not, just don’t overcook the chicken.

Step 1: If using thick chicken breasts, it’s best to either pound them so they are thin or slice them in half. Start by sautéing the chicken in a bit of olive oil until it’s almost done (160º). Remove the chicken breasts from the skillet and cover them with foil while you make the sauce.

Step 2: For the sauce, start with an inexpensive balsamic vinegar and add just a little brown sugar and some garlic. To this add cherry tomatoes and let it cook down until the tomatoes are tender and the glaze is slightly thickened.

Step 3: Add the chicken back to the skillet and add a slice of mozzarella to each piece and cover the pan so that it melts.

Step 4: Make sure you spoon the glaze and tomatoes over the chicken when you serve it and sprinkle some fresh basil on top.

After taking the first bite, my crew went back and spooned every last drop of the glaze over the chicken.

FAQ’s and tips

How do you flatten chicken breasts

Place the chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a rolling pin or wine bottle until it is even. An alternative would be to slice through the thickest part of the breast, making two thinner cutlets.

How do you get tender chicken breasts

Try marinating them in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes or overnight.

Can you freeze this recipe

Any left-overs will freeze perfectly. Let thaw and warm up in the oven.

Why should you make tomato, basic and mozzarella chicken

Let me count the reasons other than it tastes fabulous:

You make it in only one pan
It takes less than 30 minutes start to finish
You only need a few ingredients
The chicken breasts are tender, not dry
It is low carb and gluten free

Chicken breasts topped with cheese and tomatoes — Chicken with Mozzarella and Tomatoes

Looking for MORE chicken recipes

Lemony chicken piccata is fabulous
Use the Instant Pot for BBQ chicken
Make chicken parmesan meatballs
Use rotisserie chicken and make a Kentucky hot brown
If you like chicken breasts, queso chicken is awesome
Roasted chicken with lemon is a favorite
I never get tired of chicken marsala meatballs
Try cooking it with dates
Peaches go great with chicken in taquitos
Wrap chicken breasts in prosciutto
Classic baked buffalo chicken wings
Go creamy with chicken and custard

Adapted from I Heart Eating

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