4 thin boneless skinless chicken breasts, tenderloins could also be used
2 T. olive oil
1 t. salt
1 t. pepper
1 t. garlic powder
1 pint grape tomatoes
4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
2 T. balsamic glaze, homemade or store bought (recipe below)
1/4 c. fresh basil, optional
Preheat oven to 400. Lightly grease 13x18" baking pan with cooking spray or place parchment paper on pan. Lay breasts on pan, evenly spaced. Drizzle chicken with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Spread tomatoes around chicken. Bake in oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and lay 1 slice mozzarella on each chicken piece. Return to oven and bake 10 more minutes until chicken is done and cheese is melted. Remove from oven and drizzle with glaze. Garnish with fresh basil if desired. I served with Caesar salad & baked potato.
Balsamic Glaze:
1 1/2 c. balsamic vinegar (flavored vinegar may be used too)
1 c. light brown sugar*
Stir together and heat in microwave oven 10-15 minutes until thickened. Place in sealed jar in refrigerator. This can be served over chicken, fish, pasta, mushrooms, salmon, pork, or fresh fruits and vegetables, or as a salad dressing.
* may substitute molasses, honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar.
1st picture: chicken with tomatoes & cheese, 2nd picture: balsamic glaze, 3rd picture: ready to eat!
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