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    Home » Recipes » Chicken

    One Pan Garlic Baked Chicken with Mozzarella

    Published: May 5, 2019 · Modified: Mar 4, 2021 by Amanda Mason · 26 Comments

    Yield 4 people
    Cook 30 minutes minutes
    Prep 15 minutes minutes
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    White pan containing 4 garlic baked chicken breasts with a balsamic sauce.

    One Pan Garlic Baked Chicken is a family favorite perfect for any weeknight dinner. Covered in a balsamic sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese, this tender chicken recipe is full of flavor and is quick and easy to make!

    White pan containing 4 garlic baked chicken breasts with a balsamic sauce.

    I have to say, I'm a huge fan of flavorful baked chicken recipes. Especially when I can make the chicken recipe in one pan. Chicken breasts, thighs, or legs...it doesn't matter. Chicken recipes are just so simple to make. Some of my family's favorites are my Baked Chicken with Dijon Lime Sauce and this creamy and delicious Lemon Butter Chicken .

    Easy dinners, like this ham and potato casserole that are made in under an hour and are full of flavor is what I'm after. That's what this One Pan Garlic Baked Chicken brings to the table. And it's naturally gluten free, too!

    Garlic Marinade for Chicken

    You'll want to start with a simple garlic marinade. Grab a gallon size Ziplock bag and add in the chicken breasts, olive oil, white wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and 5 cloves of minced garlic. Garlic is the key ingredient for this marinade.

    Chicken breasts on a white plate, olive oil, garlic, white wine vinegar and spices on table.

    Seal the bag and massage all the ingredients together until the chicken breasts are well coated. Place the Ziplock bag into the refrigerator and let it marinate for 10-15 minutes while you prep the ingredients for the one pan balsamic sauce.

    4 chicken breasts in a ziplock bag marinating in a garlic sauce.

    One Pan Balsamic Sauce

    This balsamic sauce is crazy wonderful and full of flavor. The cherry tomatoes and brussels sprouts really soak up the rich flavors of the balsamic and herbs. The honey adds a touch of sweet and pairs perfectly with the balsamic vinegar.

    Black cutting board with cherry tomatoes, brussels sprouts, balsamic vinegar, honey and herbs.

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    The first thing you're going to do is cut the cherry tomatoes in half and quarter the brussels sprouts. This allows the balsamic sauce to really penetrate the vegetables and caramelize while baking.

    Halved cherry tomatoes and brussels sprouts on a black cutting board.

    Add all the balsamic sauce ingredients to the pan, except the shredded mozzarella cheese. Then stir all the ingredients together in the pan until well combined. Grab the Ziplock bag of garlic marinated chicken out of the refrigerator. Lay the garlic marinated chicken breasts on top of the one pan balsamic sauce ingredients.

    Garlic marinated chicken placed on top of balsamic sauce with tomatoes and brussels sprouts.

    You're going to bake uncovered at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes. Once the chicken is done baking, add the shredded mozzarella cheese and set the oven to broil. Broiling will melt the cheese and provide that golden brown color.

    White pan containing One Pan Garlic Baked Chicken topped with melted mozzarella and fresh basil.

    What to Serve with One Pan Garlic Baked Chicken

    It's easy to pair sides with baked chicken recipes because they are so versatile and full of flavor. You really want sides that will compliment your dish. With this one pan recipe, you're already getting the vegetables you need in the tomatoes and brussels sprouts. And trust me, even if you don't like brussels sprouts or tomatoes, you'll love them in this dish. The flavor is out of the world delish. I can't emphasize that enough.

    Piece of Garlic Baked Chicken ton a silver spatula.

    All really need to finish this dish off is to add a starch. I love serving my Perfect Homemade Mashed Potatoes with this dish because of the balsamic sauce. My Instant Pot Rice recipe is also a perfect pairing for this chicken recipe. Or, if you're low carb, skip the starch and indulge in this one pan chicken dish.

    Enjoy!

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    A close up of sliced chicken breasts topped with mozzarella and parsley.

    One Pan Garlic Baked Chicken with Mozzarella

    One Pan Garlic Baked Chicken is a family favorite perfect for any weeknight dinner. Covered in a balsamic sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese, this tender chicken recipe is full of flavor and is quick and easy to make!
    5 from 12 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: dinner, Main Course, Main Dishes
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 386kcal
    Author: Amanda Mason

    Ingredients

    Garlic Chicken Marinade

    • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
    • 5 cloves garlic, minced
    • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

    One Pan Balsamic Sauce

    • 1 cup brussel sprouts, halved
    • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
    • 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
    • 1 Tablespoon honey
    • 5 cloves garlic, minced
    • ½ teaspoon oregano, dried
    • ¼ teaspoon basil, dried
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon thyme, dried
    • 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
    • fresh basil, to top

    Instructions

    Marinade

    • Preheat the oven to 350F.
    • Add all the Garlic Chicken Marinade ingredients to a gallon size Ziplock bag. Seal the bag and shake until all ingredients are well combined. 
    • Place Ziplock bag in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes while you prep the One Pan Balsamic Sauce. 

    One Pan Balsamic Sauce

    • Add all the One Pan Balsamic Sauce ingredients to a 9x13 oven safe dish, except the mozzarella cheese. Stir with a spoon to combine all the ingredients. 
    • Make sure the one pan ingredients are spread evenly. Remove the chicken from the Ziplock bag and place in the center so that the chicken is on top of and in the center of the vegetables and sauce. 
    • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, until the chicken is completely cooked through and the internal temperature is 165F.
    • Pull the pan out of the oven and add the shredded mozzarella cheese. Set the oven to broil and broil long enough for the cheese to melt and start to turn brown.
    • Top with shredded fresh basil and serve.

    Notes

    • The longer you marinate the chicken, the more flavorful it will be. I recommend marinating the chicken overnight. 
    • If you have a flavored olive oil, definately use it in this recipe! It helps intensify the flavor.
    • Same thing with the balsamic vinegar. I've used a raspberry flavored vinegar and it was amazing.
    • If you're looking to substitute out the brussels sprouts, baby or sliced zucchini is amazing with this dish!

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 552mg | Potassium: 651mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 855IU | Vitamin C: 20.7mg | Calcium: 248mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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    About Amanda Mason

    Hi! I'm Amanda, the founder and creator behind Recipes Worth Repeating! Simply put, I focus on creating delicious recipes for everyone. I offer variety. I offer convenience. I offer yumminess! And that's why people keep coming back. The recipes I create are absolutely worth repeating.

    Founded in 2012, Recipes Worth Repeating grew from people routinely asking me to email them the recipe for my latest dish. Recipe development comes naturally to me and I find cooking relaxing. Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, I developed a passion for cooking at an early age and I love to showcase a variety of recipes on my blog.Creating delicious new recipes, still photography, and video for Recipes Worth Repeating is the driving force behind what engages my readers to keep coming back for more recipes they will love.

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    1. Daniela

      May 12, 2019 at 9:36 pm

      Yum! Always appreciate a new chicken recipe and this chicken/mozzarella combo sounds dreamy! All your in process shots make the recipe super easy to follow too :)!

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      • Amanda Mason

        May 13, 2019 at 9:33 pm

        Thank you! So glad it's easy to follow!!

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        • Mike

          February 19, 2022 at 7:40 am

          Made this last night it was amazing. I think next time I will par boil the brussel sprouts though, we like them a little more tender.

        • Amanda Mason

          February 25, 2022 at 10:38 am

          So glad to hear this, Mike! It's super flavorful! Glad you thought it was amazing!

    2. Kylie | Midwest Foodie

      May 12, 2019 at 6:53 pm

      5 stars
      My husband is always asking me to make chicken for dinner - but I"m always stumped when it comes to finding something new and different. I'm so glad I came across this recipe!! It sounds like it's right up my alley and I think my husband is going to love it too!

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      • Amanda Mason

        May 12, 2019 at 8:16 pm

        Hi Kylie! I can't wait to hear how your husband likes this recipe!!

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