Baked Chicken Breasts Recipe With Tomato Mozzarella Juicy and Ready in 30 Minutes

Ingredients list for the Mozzarella Baked Chicken Breasts

This baked chicken breasts recipe with tomato mozzarella uses simple, fresh ingredients that come together beautifully. You will need:

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 to 8 oz each)
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, divided
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil for garnish

You can also add a splash of balsamic vinegar for brightness and a drizzle of extra olive oil before baking. Fresh basil leaves make a lovely final touch.

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. For even cooking, pound them to an even thickness.
2. In an oven safe dish, combine the cherry tomatoes, red onion, garlic, half the salt, half the pepper, and half the Italian seasoning. Drizzle with olive oil and toss.
3. Place the chicken breasts in the center of the dish and season with the remaining salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes.
4. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes. The tomatoes will soften and the chicken will be almost cooked through.
5. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the chicken breasts.
6. Return to the oven and bake for another 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) on an instant read thermometer.
7. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.

Each serving provides about 35g protein and 350 calories.

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What can we serve with the baked chicken breasts?

This dish is so versatile. You can serve the chicken and tomatoes over pasta, rice, quinoa, or alongside a crisp green salad. Crusty bread is perfect for sopping up the delicious tomato juices. For extra vegetables, try roasted asparagus or bell peppers on the side. The whole family will love this easy weeknight dinner.

How and how long to keep the baked chicken breast leftovers?

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, place the chicken in an oven safe dish, cover with foil, and warm in a 350°F oven until heated through. You can also reheat in the microwave, but the oven helps keep the texture best.

Can we use frozen chicken breasts?

We recommend using fresh chicken for the best flavor and texture.

If you only have frozen chicken, thaw it completely in the refrigerator overnight and pat it very dry before seasoning and baking. This helps avoid excess moisture that can make the chicken steam instead of roast.

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🍅 Juicy baked chicken breasts topped with cherry tomatoes and bubbly melted mozzarella for a quick, flavorful dinner.
🧀 Ready in under 45 minutes, this one-dish meal combines protein-rich chicken with bright Italian-inspired flavors the whole family will love.

• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 to 8 oz each)

2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

1/4 cup chopped red onion

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 teaspoon salt, divided

1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided

1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, divided

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil for garnish

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Instructions

1-Prep the chicken & oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken dry and pound to even thickness.

2-Make the tomato mixture: In an oven-safe dish, combine cherry tomatoes, red onion, garlic, half the salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Drizzle with olive oil and toss.

3-Season the chicken: Place chicken breasts in the center of the dish. Season with remaining salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes.

4-First bake: Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, until tomatoes soften and chicken is almost cooked through.

5-Add mozzarella: Remove from oven and sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the chicken breasts.

6-Final bake: Return to oven and bake 8–10 minutes more, until cheese is bubbly and golden and chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internal temperature.

7-Rest and serve: Let rest 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.

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Notes

💡 Pound the chicken to an even thickness and avoid overbaking to keep the meat juicy and tender.
🍞 Serve the chicken and tomatoes over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious pan juices.
❄️ Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat covered in a 350°F oven for the best texture.

• Author: Ruby Bennett
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Resting Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: Italian
• Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with tomatoes
• Calories: 350
• Sugar: 5g
• Sodium: 480mg
• Fat: 18g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 12g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 35g
• Cholesterol: 110mg