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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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One Pan Garlic Baked Chicken with Mozzarella
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!
Marisa F. Stewart
We use balsamic vinegar and glaze all the time. I think of it as my secret ingredient. Your chicken looks awesome -- so moist and the cheese - yummy!! Aren't one pan meals, the best? A great way to prepare a weeknight dinner. Great recipe.
Amanda Mason
Thanks, Marisa!! I'm glad you loved this recipe! Yes - such an amazing dinner recipe!!!
Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen
What a yummy weeknight meal! I love that balsamic sauce, the whole dish looks delicious - I can't wait to try it!
Amanda Mason
Let me know how you like it!
Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life
This sounds so delicious and filling! And I love that it only requires one pan. Who has time to pull out and/or wash more than that?
Amanda Mason
Exactly! Convenience and ease is what this dish is all about!
Tammy
This sounds and looks really delicious! It's a perfect meal for weeknights. I love balsamic glazes and this sauce is right up my alley!
Amanda Mason
Yeah, Tammy! Yes the sauce is excellent!!
Loreto and Nicoletta Nardelli
Great flavors you developed in this chicken! Plus, it is a one-pan meal, which is all the best!
Amanda Mason
Thanks! Yes - one pan meals are the absolutely the best!!
Aleta
Whoa this looks so good! You had me at the first image and then I went on to read the rest of the ingredients... YUM! I also love that it's a one pan dish and ready in 45 minutes! So great, thanks for sharing!
Amanda Mason
Thanks, Aleta!! Yes - easy quick night dinner!!!
Jenni LeBaron
Yum! I love all of the fresh Italian flavors going on here. It also looks incredibly easy to put together, which is a win in my book! I think this dish would be lovely for dinner and also works great for meal prep too!
Amanda Mason
Hi Jenni! This is a really great dish for meal prep!!
Elaine Benoit
I'm like you, I love a good baked chicken dish! Your chicken not only looks delicious but super easy to make! I can't wait to try it!
Amanda Mason
Let me know how you love it!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Love the sound of this one pan chicken dinner. Perfect for busy weeknights. So much better than takeout. Healthy and delicious. Make 2 pans at a time...leftovers would be great for another meal.
Amanda Mason
Yes - it makes for amazing leftovers!! I know you're going to love it!
Dan from Platter Talk
We use balsamic with just about everything and your beautiful chicken creation sounds like it just may be the perfect combination of flavors! Thanks for the awesome inspiration; this one is going on tomorrow night's menu!
Amanda Mason
You're going to have to let me know how you guys love it!! My kids love this recipe so I'm excited to hear how your family likes it!!