One Pan Balsamic Chicken 

This One Pan Balsamic Chicken is a flavorful and easy to make dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with a tangy balsamic glaze, topped with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Cooked entirely in one pan, it's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The combination of sweet and savory flavors makes each bite delightful.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

For the Balsamic Sauce:

• ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Tomato-Mozzarella Topping:

• 8 oz grape tomatoes, halved

• 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine or pearls)

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil

• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Chicken:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)

Directions

1. Prepare the Balsamic Sauce:
   In a bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, avocado oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Tomato-Mozzarella Topping:
   In a separate bowl, toss together the halved grape tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and chopped basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

3. Cook the Chicken:
   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
   In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the avocado oil over medium-high heat.
   Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
   Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until lightly golden brown on both sides, about 2–3 minutes per side.

4. Add the Balsamic Sauce:
   Pour the prepared balsamic sauce over the chicken breasts in the skillet.
   Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.

5. Top with Tomato-Mozzarella Mixture:
   Evenly distribute the tomato-mozzarella topping over the chicken breasts.

6. Bake:
   Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), about 20–25 minutes.

7. Serve:
   Remove the skillet from the oven. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
   Serve the chicken breasts with the pan sauce and topping spooned over the top.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: Approximately 350 kcal

• Protein: 30g

• Fat: 20g

• Carbohydrates: 10g

• Fiber: 2g

• Sugar: 8g

• Sodium: 600mg