Best Balsamic Chicken
Best Balsamic Chicken features juicy, herb-seasoned cutlets seared and baked over orzo with a tangy splash of balsamic. Melty mozzarella and burst cherry tomatoes add richness and sweetness, finished with fresh basil and a glossy glaze. It’s a flavorful weeknight skillet bake that works well for family dinners or casual entertaining.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Best Balsamic Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.74 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 3
Slice the chicken breasts horizontally to make 4 thin chicken breasts.
- 4
In a small bowl, mix together the Cantazaro herbs, garlic granules, onion powder, salt, and black pepper; season the chicken on all sides with this mixture.
- 5
Pour olive oil into a deep cast iron skillet or another ovenproof skillet and heat over medium-high until the oil is hot.
- 6
Add the chicken and sear until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- 7
Turn off the heat and transfer the chicken to a plate.
- 8
Add the orzo to the skillet; pour in the chicken broth and balsamic vinegar.
- 9
Return the chicken to the skillet along with any accumulated juices.
- 10
Scatter the cherry tomatoes around and place slices of fresh mozzarella on top of the chicken.
- 11
Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted near the center of the chicken registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 20 minutes.
- 12
If needed, turn on the oven’s broiler and broil until the cheese is golden, about 2 minutes.
- 13
Sprinkle with basil and drizzle with balsamic glaze to taste.
- Calories 507.53 kcal High 25%
- Protein 46.05 g Good Source 92%
- Carbohydrate 43.28 g 16%
- Total Fat 16.87 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 6.86 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 117.62 mg High 39%
- Sodium 576.45 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 2.88 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 4.68 g --
- Added Sugars 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 318.19 mg Good Source 24%
- Iron 3.51 mg Moderate 20%
- Potassium 167.96 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 209.29 mcg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin C 5.3 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Best Balsamic Chicken is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Glaze, Balsamic Vinegar, Cherry Tomato, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 507.53 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Best Balsamic Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Glaze, Balsamic Vinegar, Cherry Tomato, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Best Balsamic Chicken?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 507.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Best Balsamic Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 13 steps.
- Is Best Balsamic Chicken healthy?
- Best Balsamic Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 507.53 calories and 46.05 g of protein, or 92% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 576.45 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.86 g (34% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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