Description
Juicy chicken breasts topped with fresh marinated tomatoes, basil, and melted mozzarella, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons fig preserves (optional)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, to taste
1 cup shredded mozzarella or Gouda cheese
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon fig preserves (optional)
1 tablespoon honey
1 small shallot, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup fresh basil, chopped
Salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, to taste
Toasted crusty bread for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
2. Combine chicken with olive oil, fig preserves, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, oregano, garlic, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Marinate at least 5 minutes.
3. In another bowl, mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fig preserves, honey, shallot, garlic, cherry tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
4. Sear chicken in a hot oven-safe skillet for 3 minutes per side until golden.
5. Top each breast with marinated tomatoes and sprinkle with cheese.
6. Transfer skillet to oven and bake 10 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
7. Top with remaining tomato mixture and fresh basil. Serve with toasted bread.
Notes
Marinate overnight for deeper flavor.
Use fresh basil for best results.
Skip bread for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Quick & Easy Dinners
- Method: Searing and Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American