Ingredients
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
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.
Last Step:
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💡 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.
- 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