Description
Caprese Chicken is a delicious and easy Italian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken breasts topped with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and a balsamic glaze. This flavorful and colorful dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings:
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet and sear the chicken on both sides until golden.
- Add toppings: Top each chicken breast with tomato slices and mozzarella.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle with balsamic glaze, garnish with basil, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in balsamic vinegar for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve over pasta, quinoa, or greens for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
