Description
A heartwarming dish that combines chicken with vibrant toppings for a delicious and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into large chunks)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or a mix of basil, oregano, and thyme)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (or diced Roma tomatoes)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
- In a spacious bowl, combine the chicken chunks with olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss to ensure even seasoning.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Top the chicken with cherry tomatoes and sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese generously.
- Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh basil. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, if desired.
- Serve hot alongside your choice of pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Notes
Allow the bake to sit for a few minutes after removing from the oven to let the cheese set slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 95mg