Caprese Chicken
A delicious dish that combines fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant basil, capturing the essence of summer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 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 with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Top each piece with sliced mozzarella and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the top.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, use fresh ingredients and consider a layer of pesto under the mozzarella.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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