Balsamic Chicken Bake

I have recently discovered a love for balsamic, so when I came across this recipe while scrolling through Pinterest one evening, I had to make it!
This bake has it all: veggies, chicken, cheese, and balsamic flavor!
Best part: simple and easy! You know me, I love quick weeknight meals that do not involve a whole lot extra.


Ingredients:

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 4-5 garlic cloves
• 1 cup fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tsp. balsamic vingear
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms (I bought a small can in the veggie aisle)
• 1 package cherry tomatoes (sliced up)
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• handful of mozzarella and handful of parmesan (or to taste)

Make it:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Brown the chicken in a pan.
• In a blender, mix garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and water and pulse until pureed.
• Place the browned chicken in a casserole dish and top with garlic and balsamic mixture, mushrooms, onions and tomatoes.
• Bake about 20-25 minutes until chicken cooked throughly and dish is heated through. Top with cheese and bake for another 5 minutes or until melted (and brown if you'd like!)
• Eat with rice and a salad on the side!!

**one thing I may try different next time is I may just try drizzling with balsamic dressing and season with garlic and top with veggies and see how that turns out... one less step! 

Recipe source.

The Link ups:

(Full Time Mama, Eat Drink & Be Mary, and Coping with Frugality)

 

(Martinis and Bikinis and Green Fashionista)

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