Caprese Chicken
A delightful Italian dish featuring juicy chicken breasts topped with creamy mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant 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 Chicken breasts
- 8 oz Fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 Ripe tomatoes
- 1 cup Fresh basil
- 1/4 cup Balsamic glaze
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat a splash of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Transfer the browned chicken to a baking dish.
- Top each chicken breast with slices of mozzarella and tomatoes.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until fully cooked and the cheese is melted.
Notes
Serve with a fresh arugula salad or crusty garlic bread for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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