Prepare a delicious, satisfying and healthy meal in one pan. Easy prep. Easy cleanup. Amazing meal.
Ingredients
3boneless skinless chicken breasts, 4-6 ounces each
4ouncesfresh mozzarella
18ouncesbaby potatoes, (see note 1)
4-5garlic cloves, unpeeled
1/2tsp.thyme
1/2tsp.oregano
2cupscherry tomatoes
6-7fresh basil leaves
1tsp.balsamic vinegar
olive oil
salt
pepper
Instructions
Preheat: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Prep Fresh Ingredients: Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and place in a medium sized bowl. Add 1/2 Tbsp. of olive oil, 1/2 tsp. of balsamic vinegar, 1/4 tsp. of salt and 1/8 tsp. of ground black pepper to the bowl and use a spoon to gently combine all the ingredients. Set aside. Next, roll up the fresh basil like a cigarette and thinly slice the basil leaves into thin ribbons. Set aside.
Prep Potatoes: Cut the baby potatoes in half or in quarters and place on left side of a baking sheet along with the cloves of garlic, unpeeled. Drizzle them with 1/2-1 Tbsp. of olive oil and sprinkle 1 tsp. of salt, 1/2 tsp. of thyme and 1/2 tsp. oregano. Then gently toss the potatoes with your hands to coat them evenly. Spread the potatoes into a single layer on the left side of the sheet pan. Set aside.
Prep Chicken: Coat the chicken breasts with 1 tsp. of olive and season with 1/2 tsp. of salt and 1/4 tsp. of ground black pepper (or season to personal preference). Place the chicken breasts on the right side of the sheet pan. Thinly slice the fresh mozzarella to melt on top of the chicken. Set the mozzarella aside.
Cook and Melt: Place the sheet pan in the oven for 20 minutes. Then place the fresh mozzarella slices on top of the chicken breasts and return the sheet pan to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the mozzarella is melted, the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are slightly crispy around the edges.
Assemble: Portion out the baby potatoes and chicken breasts with melted fresh mozzarella onto three plates. Top the chicken with the tomatoes and a sprinkle of the fresh basil.
Enjoy: Enjoy immediately and store any leftovers in the fridge!
Notes
Note 1: Other varieties of potatoes can be used. Simply cut them into roughly 1/2" pieces.