Description
Chicken Caprese is a delightful dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze for a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish.
- Top each chicken breast with slices of mozzarella and tomatoes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in Italian seasoning before cooking.
- Serve with a side of pasta or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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