Chicken With Balsamic Tomato Sauce And Goat Cheese

Name: Chicken With Balsamic Tomato Sauce And Goat Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 lb bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 -2 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 -2 tablespoon dried basil; 2 -3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Servings: persons

1/4 lb bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 -2 tablespoon dried oregano
1 -2 tablespoon dried basil
2 -3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Cook the bacon until some of the fat is rendered and add the onions. Cook until the bacon is crispy and the onions are just caramelized. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute.
3
Remove the pan from the burner. Add the cans of tomatoes, the oregano, basil, parsley, balsamic vinegar, and sugar to the bacon, onions, and garlic. Mix to blend well. (Sauce can be prepared ahead of time and saved in the refrigerator).
4
Put the chicken in a glass baking dish. Pour the sauce over the chicken.
5
Bake for 30 minutes.
6
Sprinkle the goat cheese over the chicken and bake for another 30 minutes.
7
Serve over pasta with the sauce.

629

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 lb bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces, 1 small onion, thinly sliced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Balsamic Tomato Sauce And Goat Cheese falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!