Caprese Chicken Breasts
Juicy chicken topped with fresh cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, all drizzled with balsamic vinegar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Layer the halved cherry tomatoes and mozzarella slices over the seared chicken. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and sprinkle fresh basil on top.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional basil if desired, and enjoy.
Notes
For a lighter twist, substitute chicken with thick slices of eggplant or portobello mushrooms. Pair with garlic bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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