Chicken Margherita Recipe (2024)

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Posted by Aimee 30 comments
Published: May 06, 2015 Last Updated: Feb 1, 2024

A super simple dinner recipe, baked Chicken Margherita can be prepared ahead of time, so it’s ready to pop in the oven. Fresh and zesty with gooey mozzarella melted on top, it’s a crowd-pleaser!

Love easy chicken dinners? Our chicken pesto pasta is ready in under 30 minutes! Or give our delicious huli huli chicken recipe a try next.

Margherita Chicken in the Oven

Chicken Margherita takes an easy dinner to next-level deliciousness.

With a Mediterranean flavor, zingy tomatoes, and balsamic, it’s simple but not boring. And it’s become one of my go-to weeknight dinners.

• Because it’s made in one baking pan, my recipe will save you time (and dishes).
• Fresh basil adds a mouthwatering aroma and fresh taste.
• Melted mozzarella brings sumptuous richness and a wonderful cheesy texture.
• This dish goes well with salads, pasta, or even roasted vegetables.
• You’ll only need 7 ingredients!

Make tonight’s dinner easy so you can relax! And in the spirit of relaxation, this recipe would also be perfect with a glass of wine to accompany it.

If you love our homemade bruschetta recipe, tonights dinner is just for you.

Ingredient Notes

• Boneless skinless chicken breast – Easy to work with, the chicken breast will soak up flavor wonderfully while cooking. Go “boneless” for faster and more even cooking.
• Balsamic vinegar – Adds a rich, tangy flavor and a hint of sweetness to the chicken.
• Diced tomatoes – Tomatoes provide a splash of color and some acidity, keeping in line with the Mediterranean flavors.
• Red onion – Onion gives a savory flavor and gets slightly caramelized and sweet while cooking
• Basil – Adds a touch of herbal flavor with a hint of natural sweetness.
• Mozzarella cheese – The finishing touch, you can use sliced or shredded mozzarella cheese to top off the cooked chicken.

How to Make Oven Baked Chicken Margherita

• Prep the vegetables.
• Arrange chicken in 13×9 baking dish. Top with prepped vegetables and herbs.
• Cover and Bake.
• Add cheese and bake until melted.

That’s it. So easy and ready in no time!

How to Serve Margherita Chicken

Chicken Margherita is delicious with pesto pasta. I love angel hair pasta since it cooks quickly and has a lovely light texture.

This chicken dish goes perfectly with salads, too. If you’d like a pasta salad, orzo salad shares many of the same Mediterranean flavors.

Easy Italian Salad is about as easy as it gets for a quick side salad. And my Cucumber Tomato Salad also serves as a refreshing side on a hot day.

For an extra-special summery salad, use fresh corn in my Roasted Corn Salad to go with the Chicken Margherita. It’s worth it!

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