Mozzarella-Topped Chicken with Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes
A fresh and flavourful summer dinner, this Mozzarella-Topped Chicken with Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes combines juicy chicken, melted mozzarella, and sweet balsamic tomatoes in one easy recipe.
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories370
- Fat7g
- Saturates3.3g
- Carbs23g
- Protein49g
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If you’ve got a load of leftover chicken breasts in your freezer and you’ve been trying to think of interesting ways to use them, this Mozzarella-Topped Chicken with Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes is the answer!
The balsamic tomatoes become beautifully sweet and sticky as they cook, and the mozzarella melts into the chicken for that perfect golden, gooey finish. One forkful and you’ll be in heaven!
It doesn’t take very long at all to prep or cook, either, and you can use the time the chicken is in the oven to prepare any sides like pasta, cous-cous, or rice to go with it. Or just a side salad if you want to keep things light!
What diets is this Mozzarella-Topped Chicken with Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes suitable for?
This Mozzarella-Topped Chicken with Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes is suitable for those following a gluten-free diet.
Remember to take extra care when you’re cooking for people with allergies. Use separate utensils, cookware, and preparation surfaces.
Do you need any special ingredients to make Mozzarella-Topped Chicken with Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes?
This Mozzarella Topped-Chicken with Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes is dead easy to make, with no fancy kitchen gadgets or ingredients. You’ll find everything on your local supermarket shelves.
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How many calories are in this Mozzarella-Topped Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes?
There are only 370 calories in one serving of this Mozzarella-Topped Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category. These are all dishes under 400 calories, ideal for when you’re after a lighter bite (just like the category name suggests!), and they fit with diet plans like Weight Watchers if you’re calorie counting.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight, then you might want to adjust these slightly. You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C. Spray a large frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and set on a medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the chicken to the pan, and fry for 6 minutes on each side — until browned. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Step 2
Using the same frying pan (don’t wipe), fry the onion and garlic, until the onion starts to soften — about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add the balsamic, tomatoes, and courgette, and cook for 5 minutes — stirring frequently.
Step 4
Add the basil, and return the chicken to the pan.
Step 5
Put the pan in the oven (or in an oven-proof dish if your pan isn’t suitable) and cook for 15 minutes.
Step 6
After 15 minutes, place the cheese on top of the chicken, and cook for a further 10 minutes. The chicken should be cooked through, with no sign of pinkness, and the juices should run clear.
Step 7
Serve with greens and your choice of pasta, rice, or cous-cous.
What could I serve with Mozzarella-Topped Chicken with Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes?
Mozzarella-Topped Chicken with Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes is delicious with a crisp side salad, or you could serve it with lots of different slimming-friendly options! Here are some ideas:
How do you know when Mozzarella-Topped Chicken with Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes is cooked?
You can tell your Mozzarella-Topped Chicken with Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes dish is cooked when the chicken has no signs of pinkness, and the juices run clear. The cheese will be melted and golden, and the tomatoes are tender and lightly wrinkled.
As per UK food safety guidelines, always cook meat until it reaches 75ºC and stays at that temperature for at least two minutes. This is to keep you and whoever it is you’re cooking for safe.
How long can you keep Mozzarella-Topped Chicken with Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes in the fridge?
Once you’ve served up your Mozzarella-Topped Chicken with Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.
If you do hang onto any leftovers, be sure to refrigerate them in an air-tight container with a lid. You can store Mozzarella-Topped Chicken with Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes in the fridge for approximately 1-2 days.
Can I freeze Mozzarella-Topped Chicken with Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes?
Yes, you can! This recipe can be frozen after cooking, just remember to do the following:
- Freeze it as soon as it’s cold enough.
- Use a container suitable for freezing.
- Don’t forget to add a label reminding you what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer!
How do I reheat Mozzarella-Topped Chicken with Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes?
From chilled: Place in a moderate oven for 5-8 minutes, until the chicken is piping hot throughout.
From frozen: Allow to defrost thoroughly overnight, then heat as above from chilled.
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Mozzarella-Topped Chicken with Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes
A fresh and flavourful summer dinner, this Mozzarella-Topped Chicken with Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes combines juicy chicken, melted mozzarella, and sweet balsamic tomatoes in one easy recipe.
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Prep Time
10 MINS
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Cook Time
50 MINS
- KCals 370
- Carbs 23G
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C. Spray a large frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray, and set on a medium heat. Season the chicken breasts, to taste, with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the pan, and fry for 6 minutes on each side — until browned. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Using the same frying pan (don't wipe), fry the onion and garlic, until the onion starts to soften — about 5 minutes.
- Add the balsamic, tomatoes, and courgette, and cook for 5 minutes — stirring frequently.
- Add the basil and return the chicken to the pan.
- Put the pan in the oven (or in an oven-proof dish if your pan isn't suitable), and cook for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, place the cheese on top of the chicken and cook for a further 10 minutes. The chicken should be cooked through, with no sign of pinkness, and the juices should run clear.
- Serve with greens and your choice of pasta, rice, or cous-cous.
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Sally BrokenshawFriday 10th June 2022
Made this last night. Lovely flavours and enough “sauce” from the dish to stir through pasta and put the chicken breast on top. Served it with peppers, mushrooms, green beans and tender stem broccoli. Another favourite 👍
SharonFriday 10th June 2022
Hi Sally, thanks so much for your lovely comment, we’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed this recipe!
Lucy PriceSunday 13th June 2021
What are the calories for this meal? It isn’t listed. X
HollyMonday 14th June 2021
Hey Lucy, if you look to the right of the image at the top of the page you will find the nutritional information table which shows calories and other information. Hope that helps!
LauraTuesday 4th May 2021
I’m new to cooking, in the ingredients when it says ‘400 ml meat stock made with 1 chicken stock pot and 1 beef stock pot’ can you simplify this does it mean mixing stock pots with 400ml water, sorry if I’m sounding thick x
HollyMonday 10th May 2021
Hey Laura, yes so 400ml boiling water mixed with 1 beef stock pot and 1 chicken stock pot hope that helps!
Anne KellyMonday 26th July 2021
I made this recipe yesterday and was surprise no stock or water in recipe. Then I read comments and realise there should have been. Read recipe again, still cannot see it. Can you tell me where I have gone wrong.
LisaTuesday 27th July 2021
Hi Anne.
I think the comment was a general query regarding stock and wasn’t specific to this recipe. The liquid in this recipe comes from the balsamic vinegar and the juices released from the tomatoes as they cook.You don’t need to add any stock or water. Hope this helps.
TraceyWednesday 2nd December 2020
This is lovely ,great flavours I served it with gnocchi with bacon and parmesan. ( on a matinace diet as have reached target thanks to your recipes!)
HollyThursday 3rd December 2020
Hi Tracey, thanks so much for your message! So glad you enjoyed this recipe and well done reaching your goal!
Tracey WoskoFriday 4th December 2020
Thank you! Looking forward to getting your new book.
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