Easy Italian Romantic Valentine's Dinner for Two Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 boneless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup fresh spinach
• 1/2 cup balsamic glaze
• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, basil, and oregano, then add them to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
4. Add the cherry tomatoes and spinach to the skillet, and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
5. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
6. While the chicken is baking, prepare the cooked quinoa according to package instructions.
7. Once the chicken is done, drizzle balsamic glaze on top and garnish with fresh parsley before serving over a bed of quinoa.