Baked Chicken Breasts with Creamy Balsamic Sauce Time: 30 minutes
2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic, unpeeled
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
3 tbs ricotta cheese
1 tbs good olive oil
Put chicken breasts in small glass baking dish, 9" square (22.5cm). Add garlic to dish. Pour vinegar over chicken and sprinkle with herbs. Bake in 375F (190C) oven for 25 minutes. Remove from oven. Put chicken on a cutting board and cover to keep warm. Peel garlic and put into a small dish. Mash with a fork. (If it doesn't mash easily, use a garlic crusher) Add pan juices and mash together. Add cheese and mix well. Slowly mix in olive oil. Sauce will be very thick. Slice chicken. Spoon some sauce over and serve, remaining sauce on the side.
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