Description
Make my easy chicken Caprese recipe in just 30 minutes! Juicy chicken is bursting with sweet tomatoes, melty mozzarella, and fresh basil.
Ingredients
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- 4 medium Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Sea salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 4 oz Fresh mozzarella cheese (sliced)
- 2 medium Roma tomatoes (sliced thinly)
- 2 tbsp Balsamic glaze
- 1/2 cup Fresh basil (cut into ribbons)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).
- Step 2: Place chicken breasts into a large baking dish, with enough room to have space between them. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, then repeat on the other side.
- Step 3: Bake for about 20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 150 degrees F (65 degrees C).
- Step 4: Top the chicken with mozzarella, then tomato slices. Bake for 5-10 more minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Step 5: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and top with fresh basil.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Avoid crowding the pan to ensure the chicken cooks evenly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 2.6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 16.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5.5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30.7 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg