Description
Craving a flavorful, easy dinner with minimal cleanup? This **Homemade One Pan Balsamic Chicken** delivers bold flavors in a single skillet. Juicy chicken breasts, blistered cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and a glossy balsamic glaze make this dish a crowd-pleaser. It’s one of those perfect dinner ideas that feels fancy but takes very little time—ideal for quick weeknight meals or last-minute food ideas. If you’re hunting for a healthy snack or looking for satisfying yet simple dinner recipes, this easy recipe deserves a spot on your table. Perfect for fans of quick breakfasts, healthy dinners, or one-pan wonders.
Ingredients
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved into 4 cutlets)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup cherry tomatoes
4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken cutlets dry and season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and nearly cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Add balsamic vinegar and honey to the same pan and simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Add cherry tomatoes and let them blister for 2 minutes in the glaze. Return chicken to the pan.
5. Top each piece of chicken with mozzarella. Cover the skillet and melt the cheese for 2-3 minutes or broil until bubbling.
6. Garnish with fresh chopped basil and serve hot with glaze and tomatoes spooned on top.
Notes
Use fresh mozzarella for the best melting texture and flavor.
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving to keep it juicy.
Aged balsamic vinegar adds more depth—don’t substitute with cheap varieties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet / One Pan
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 95
Keywords: easy dinner, one pan meal, balsamic chicken, quick chicken recipe, healthy dinner, mozzarella chicken