Caprese Chicken
A delightful fusion of juicy chicken, fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 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
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large oven-safe skillet.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Sear for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Arrange the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella slices over the chicken.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with basil and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
Serve with garlic bread or arugula salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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