Caprese Chicken
A delightful twist on the traditional Caprese salad, featuring succulent chicken breasts topped with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh 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: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet, searing for about 4-5 minutes on each side until browned.
- Top each breast with halved cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the chicken and sprinkle with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Serve with a side of garlic bread or a mixed greens salad. This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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