Caprese Chicken
A delightful summer-inspired dish featuring tender chicken breasts topped with fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Tomato slices (fresh and ripe)
- Fresh mozzarella cheese slices
- Fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in an oven-safe skillet.
- Sear the chicken breasts for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Layer each chicken breast with slices of ripe tomato, mozzarella, and basil leaves.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar before serving, if desired.
Notes
For best results, allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes after cooking to retain its moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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