GARLIC BUTTER TOMATO BAKED CHICKEN WITH MOZZARELLA

GARLIC BUTTER TOMATO BAKED CHICKEN WITH MOZZARELLA

The easiest garlic butter tomato baked chicken with mozzarella. It’s a one pan recipe that comes complete with roasted sweet balsamic tomatoes, cooked chicken with melty mozzarella and the most fantastic sauce for your quinoa, rice, pasta, or veggies!

INGREDIENTS:

CHICKEN MARINADE:

·       1 tablespoons EACH: olive oil and white wine vinegar

·       3 cloves minced garlic

·       ¼ – ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

·       ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

·       4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

BALSAMIC TOMATO PAN SAUCE:

·       3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

·       2 tablespoons EACH: balsamic vinegar and melted butter

·       1 tablespoon honey

·       4 cloves minced garlic

·       2 tablespoons chopped basil

·       ½ teaspoon EACH: onion powder and dried thyme

·       1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

DIRECTIONS:

1-    MARINATE: Add all the ingredients except the chicken breasts into a zip top bag along with 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Seal the bag and shake until mixed. Add the chicken breasts, seal, and massage so the chicken is covered in the marinade, set aside for 10-15 minutes while you prep the remaining ingredients. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 425ºF.

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