Caprese Chicken
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts topped with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, capturing the essence of Italian summers.
- 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
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the seasoned chicken breasts for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Layer the fresh mozzarella and tomato slices on top of the chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves after removing from the oven.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
Serve with garlic roasted vegetables or a simple arugula salad. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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