Ingredients
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- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and basil.
- Sear chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish and top each with shredded mozzarella.
- In a small saucepan, simmer balsamic vinegar until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the chicken breasts.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes before baking.
- You can substitute fresh basil with Italian seasoning for a different aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Searing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low-Carb, Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg