Caprese Chicken
A comforting and elegant dish featuring tender chicken topped with fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and aromatic basil, all drizzled with balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté the chicken breasts in olive oil over medium heat, seasoned with salt and pepper, for about 5-6 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish.
- Add fresh mozzarella and halved cherry tomatoes on top of the chicken.
- Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the chicken.
- Sprinkle fresh basil leaves on everything.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked and the cheese is melted.
Notes
Make sure chicken breasts are of even thickness for uniform cooking. Fresh mozzarella is best at room temperature before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Find it online: https://recypez.com/caprese-chicken/