Caprese Chicken Breast
A delightful dish featuring juicy chicken, cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken in olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish, reserving any browned bits in the skillet.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil on top of the chicken.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the dish.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
To keep chicken juicy, avoid overcooking and consider using a meat thermometer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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