Baked Chicken Caprese
A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring baked chicken topped with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic glaze
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and season them with salt and pepper.
- Top each chicken breast with sliced tomatoes, followed by slices of fresh mozzarella.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the chicken before serving.
- Serve the Baked Chicken Caprese hot alongside a side salad or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Feel free to add additional seasonings or vegetables as desired.
- This dish pairs well with a variety of sides, such as pasta or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg