Caprese Chicken
A beautifully simple dish of tender chicken breasts topped with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, drizzled with balsamic vinegar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken breasts until golden brown on each side, about 5 minutes per side.
- Layer the tomato slices and fresh mozzarella over the chicken breasts.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the layered chicken.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and garlic for a couple of hours before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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