Description
Baked Caprese Chicken is a delicious one-pan dish featuring tender chicken topped with vibrant halved cherry tomatoes, creamy slices of fresh mozzarella, drizzled with balsamic glaze, and garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Top the chicken with halved cherry tomatoes and slices of fresh mozzarella.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in balsamic vinegar for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with a side of pasta or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Baked Caprese Chicken, Chicken Recipe, One-Pan Meal, Italian Cuisine