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Summer Sunrise Italian Chicken Bake

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

  • 4 pieces Chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
  • 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup Fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 2. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with the Italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
  4. 4. Add the chicken to the skillet and sear it on both sides until it's golden brown. This should take about 2-3 minutes per side.
  5. 5. While the chicken is searing, slice the cherry tomatoes in half.
  6. 6. After the chicken is seared, remove it from the skillet and set it aside.
  7. 7. In the same skillet, add the cherry tomatoes and cook them until they're softened, about 5 minutes.
  8. 8. Return the chicken to the skillet, placing it on top of the tomatoes.
  9. 9. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top of the chicken and tomatoes.
  10. 10. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake it for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. 11. Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the top of the chicken and tomatoes.
  12. 12. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.