Caprese Chicken
A beautiful summer dish featuring juicy chicken topped with cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil, 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 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet and sear for 5-7 minutes per side.
- Layer the halved cherry tomatoes and mozzarella slices over the chicken.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh basil.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for maximum flavor. Check chicken’s internal temperature to ensure it’s cooked to 165°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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