Caprese Chicken Breast
A delightful twist on the classic Caprese salad, transforming it into a heartwarming main course with juicy chicken, fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken breasts for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove</strong from heat and top each chicken breast with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Pairs beautifully with green salad or garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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