Caprese Chicken
A delightful and hearty dish combining chicken with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, inspired by the classic Caprese salad.
- 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 fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
- Assemble the chicken in a baking dish and top with mozzarella and tomato slices.
- Add fresh basil leaves on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and cheese is melted.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the top before serving (optional).
Notes
Serve with jasmine rice or a green salad. Pairs well with a light white wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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