Ground Chicken with Mozzarella (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 cup diced onion
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1 tablespoon chopped garlic
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2 pounds ground chicken
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
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8 ounces tomato sauce or marinara sauce
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1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
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8 ounces mozzarella pearls
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10 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
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Fresh chopped basil for garnish
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Balsamic glaze for garnish
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Grated parmesan cheese for garnish
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 500°F.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add the chopped garlic, stir, and cook for 1 minute.
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Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks. Cook until fully done, then drain any excess drippings if necessary.
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Season the chicken with kosher salt, dried oregano, dried basil, and dried parsley. Pour in the tomato sauce and balsamic vinegar, stirring to combine.
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Scatter mozzarella pearls and halved cherry tomatoes over the top of the cooked chicken mixture in the skillet.
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Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 7-8 minutes until the mozzarella is melted and the tomatoes are slightly blistered.
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Garnish with fresh chopped basil, grated parmesan cheese, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze before serving.