Dinner for 4

Balsamic Tomato Chicken

Name: Balsamic Tomato Chicken
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken breasts; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp dried basil; 1 tsp salt; 1 pinch cracked pepper (optional); 1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic; 2 cups grape tomatoes; 1/4 red onion; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese; 2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)

$12.19for 430 minServes 4

Chicken breasts bake with garlic, balsamic tomatoes, herbs, and mozzarella until tender and fully cooked.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 2 lb$3.49/lb typical	2 lb	$6.98Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.12Typical price
	Cherry and grape tomatoes, 11 oz$0.30/oz typical	11 oz	$3.18Typical price
	Red onions, 0.25 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.25 lb	$0.37Typical price
	Mozzarella, 3 oz$0.30/oz typical	3 oz	$0.90Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.05Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$12.19

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperVinegarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$3.05 per serving$12.19 for 4

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Ingredients

4 skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp salt
1 pinch cracked pepper (optional)
1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
2 cups grape tomatoes
1/4 red onion
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar
3/4 cup mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 400 F and lightly oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
Season the chicken with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper, then place it in the dish.
Cook the garlic, tomatoes, onion, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Pour the tomato sauce over the chicken and bake for 20 minutes, until the thickest breast reaches 165 F.
Top with mozzarella and bake for 2 minutes, until the cheese melts.

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