Caprese Chicken
A vibrant dish featuring juicy chicken breasts topped with cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil, drizzled with balsamic vinegar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the chicken by placing it in a baking dish and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Mix together the halved cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, chopped basil, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil in a bowl.
- Pour the tomato and mozzarella mixture over the seasoned chicken in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional fresh basil if desired.
Notes
For best results, ensure chicken is at room temperature before seasoning. Consider marinating for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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