Caprese Chicken
A vibrant dish featuring chicken breasts, juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil, all drizzled with balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 4 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 3 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Brown the chicken breasts for about 5-6 minutes on each side.
- Layer the sliced tomatoes and mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.
- Add fresh basil leaves after removing from oven.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, salt, and pepper before cooking. You can also add roasted red peppers or use burrata for a creamier texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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