Description
A delightful dish combining crispy, golden chicken breasts topped with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil, finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 eggs
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
2 large tomatoes, sliced
Fresh basil leaves
Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg, then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove the skillet from heat. Top each chicken breast with slices of mozzarella and tomato.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and top with fresh basil leaves. Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
For a lower-carb option, skip the breadcrumbs and simply season the chicken before baking with toppings.
Swap mozzarella for burrata for extra creaminess.
Add a layer of prosciutto under the cheese for a salty, savory twist.
Serve with a fresh arugula salad tossed with lemon juice and olive oil.
Add crushed red pepper flakes before baking for heat.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat in oven or toaster oven for best texture.
Use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying and Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
