Ingredients:

⁃ 2 large chicken breasts (cut in half to make 4 – should weigh about 450- 470 grams)

⁃ 2 garlic cloves chopped

⁃ A few tablespoons of Olive oil

⁃ Half a teaspoon Salt

⁃ Half a teaspoon Black pepper

⁃ 1 teaspoon Paprika

⁃ 1 teaspoon Chicken seasoning

⁃ 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

⁃ 1 cup baby plum tomatoes (halved)

⁃ 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

⁃ Balsamic glaze (optional – to drizzle on top, adds a nice sweet, tangy taste to the dish – highly recommend

⁃ Fresh basil (optional – to garnish)

⁃ Soft Mozzarella cheese (enough to go on top of each chicken breast)

Note: You can serve the dish by itself or with salad, rice, potatoes ect

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 175- 180 degrees

2. Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, paprika, chicken seasoning and Italian seasoning, rub the seasonings in.

3. Add some olive oil to a pan and allow it heat on a medium heat

4. Sear the chicken for about 4 minutes on each side then remove from the pan

5. Add the garlic and tomatoes into the same pan, add a little more oil and the balsamic vinegar and stir for 2-3 minutes

6. Place the chicken breast into an oven dish and add the garlic and tomatoes mix on top (pour any liquid left in the pan over the chicken breasts)

7. Place in the oven for 15-25 minutes (check at 15 minutes as cooking time may vary, you don’t want the chicken breast to be overcooked)

8. Remove from the oven and top with the mozzarella cheese then place back into the oven for a few minutes (until the cheese has melted onto the chicken breast)

9. Garnish with fresh basil , there will be a little liquid in the oven dish – pour it over each chicken breast for added flavour and then add a few drops or a drizzle of the balsamic glaze (if you are using any) highly recommend as it adds a nice sweet tangy taste **chefs kiss**!

10. Enjoy!