Description
Transform your weeknight dinners with this Caprese chicken recipe, featuring juicy chicken breasts topped with creamy mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil. Finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze, this dish promises an explosion of flavor that will impress family and friends alike. Perfect for both casual evenings and special occasions, this easy-to-make meal will become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- ¼ cup balsamic glaze
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper; place them in the baking dish.
- Top each chicken breast with slices of mozzarella and tomatoes.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top before baking.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Once out of the oven, sprinkle fresh basil leaves on top and finish with balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for at least one hour before cooking. Feel free to substitute mozzarella with burrata for a creamier texture. Serve alongside garlic bread or a crisp garden salad to complete the meal.