Caprese Chicken
A delightful twist on the classic Caprese salad featuring succulent chicken breasts topped with melted mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken in a large oven-safe skillet with olive oil, about 5 minutes on each side.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes around the chicken.
- Top with slices of fresh mozzarella on each chicken breast.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the chicken and tomatoes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional fresh basil.
Notes
Pairs well with garlic bread or a fresh salad. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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