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Chicken Caprese

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 chicken breasts trimmed and cleaned
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 2 tomatoes sliced
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese fresh, sliced into 8 equal slices
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze plus more for serving
  • Fresh basil for garnish sliced or left whole

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Stir the dried basil, oregano, salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with the mixture, and save any remaining seasoning.
    1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 4 chicken breasts
    Seasonings sprinkled on chicken.
  • Pour half of the olive oil into a 9x13 inch casserole dish. Next, add the cherry tomatoes, garlic and any remaining seasoning not used to season the chicken. Toss to combine.
    4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 pint cherry tomatoes, 3 cloves garlic
    Cherry tomatoes placed in a baking sheet.
  • Place the chicken into the pan, and arrange the cherry tomatoes around the chicken so that they bake evenly.
    Seasoned chicken breasts laid on top of cherry tomatoes.
  • Place 2 slices of tomato on the tops of each chicken breast then place 2 slices of cheese on top of the tomatoes.
    2 tomatoes, 8 ounces mozzarella cheese
    Mozzarella cheese slices laid on top of chicken breasts.
  • Drizzle on the balsamic glaze then drizzle on the remaining olive oil.
    1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
    Slices of mozzarella cheese, balsamic glaze and tomatoes on top of chicken.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until an instant thermometer reads 165°F when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.
    Baked chicken caprese in a white casserole dish.
  • Serve with freshly chopped basil and another drizzle of balsamic glaze if desired.

Notes

*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 chicken breast. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Caprese
Serving Size
 
1 chicken breast
Amount per Serving
Calories
622
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
33
g
51
%
Saturated Fat
 
11
g
69
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
16
g
Cholesterol
 
191
mg
64
%
Sodium
 
790
mg
34
%
Potassium
 
906
mg
26
%
Carbohydrates
 
11
g
4
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
68
g
136
%
Vitamin A
 
1522
IU
30
%
Vitamin C
 
36
mg
44
%
Calcium
 
345
mg
35
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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