Chicken Margherita Recipe

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.

Baked Margherita Chicken: easy to prepare and makes a delicious dinner idea! Serve with salad or pasta!


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!

Baked Margherita Chicken: easy to prepare and makes a delicious dinner idea! Serve with salad or pasta!

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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Chicken Margherita Recipe

5 from 2 votes
By: Aimee
A super simple dinner recipe, 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!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups diced tomatoes
  • ½ red onion diced
  • ¼ cup snipped fresh basil
  • 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless, chicken breasts
  • 4 ounces mozzarella cheese
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Instructions 

  • Combine diced tomatoes, diced red onion, basil, balsamic vinegar and salt in a bowl. Place chicken breasts in a 13×9 baking dish. Pour tomato mixture over top.
  • Cover dish with foil. Bake in a 350 degree oven, covered, for about 40-45 minutes (until chicken is completely cooked).
  • Remove foil and top with mozzeralla cheese. I used sliced cheese, but shredded would work well too. Place dish back in oven on top rack. Bake 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • Serve immediately with a fresh salad or angel hair pasta. ENJOY.

Notes

  • To prepare this recipe in advance, place your chicken breasts and all the toppings (minus the cheese) in the baking dish and cover it. Keep it in the refrigerator and bake it within 12 hours. 
  • It is essential to make sure your chicken is cooked all the way through, with no pink inside whatsoever. If you have a meat thermometer, its internal temperature should reach at least 165 degrees F.
  • Cooked leftovers can be stored in the fridge and should be eaten within three to four days.
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Nutrition

Calories: 325kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 52g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 143mg, Sodium: 533mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
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Posted on May 6, 2015

Comments & Reviews

  1. An oven meal is my favorite and so is this chicken margharita now that we’ve tried it! The balsamic vinegar makes the sauce so speciall!  Thank you!

  2. Love this recipe – looks really great and you don’t need a lot of time to prepare it. I’ll try it tonight, thanks for sharing = )

  3. Wow – this looks delicious Aimee! And thanks for linking to our Sweet & Sour Chicken recipe too!

  4. I love this idea! Much healthier than a pizza, but just as delicious. Though I may still want to have some garlic bread with it 🙂

  5. Aimee – What a great way to eat your favorite flavors and save some calories along the way. I love balsamic on chicken. This recipe is something that I am going to make very soon! 

  6. Margherita pizzas are the best! Have you tried the Amy’s brand pizza? They have the best margherita.  I would also love my margherita flavors baked with chicken. This recipe is perfect for dinner!

    1. OMG YES! That’s my favorite one 🙂 Although…it’s not the cheapest…haha

  7. I feel ya on the frozen pizzas. But I also crave super fancy gourmet pizza. I just never want delivery. Ever. Is that weird?

  8. This looks so cheesy and flavorful – LOVE IT! What an easy weeknight meal! 

  9. Frozen pizza – should be so bad – but is just the opposite! Love this chicken recipe, am going to give it a go! Thanks for the inspiration. Sammie x http://www.feastingisfun.com

  10. We have a love affair with those easy breezy pizzas too.  They are just so easy to throw in the oven.  Although I am loving how easy and delicious this chicken is too!  We make something similar but different here in the oven too!

  11. This is a brilliant idea!  I love all things Margherita!  I need to make this soon.

  12. Oh my word, this recipe speaks to me! It says, “make me now”!  It’s like… the perfect weeknight dinner.  Simple ingredients, few steps = delicious home cooked, wonderful tasting meal! I love it, love it, love it.  I know it’s going to be a staple in my house! Great recipe, Aimee!

  13. I absolutely love a simple Margherita Pizza!!  This chicken looks amazing – perfect for a quick weeknight meal or for company!

  14. I’ve been in a dinner rut lately, and this looks like the perfect meal to snap me out of it! Pinned!

  15. I totally love that these can be prepped in advance — what an awesome time-saver for hectic weeknights! Nicely done.

  16. Oh my gosh, you did it – a love affair between chicken and pizza margherita, which I am also obsessed with.  Score!

  17. Ok, I might be REALLY late to the party here, but I just saw your redesign and I LOVE IT OH MY GOSH! SO CUTE!!
    Now, about this chicken. Confession: I also ADORE frozen Margherita pizzas….so this chicken is obviously happening to my face! Pinned!

  18. I love cheap frozen margherita pizza too! It’s so good! Ha! And another confession is that I am also HORRIBLE at getting my act together in time for dinner. The struggle is real. I need more make ahead dishes like this in my life. Looks great, Aimee!

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