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Caprese Chicken

Caprese Chicken is a delicious and healthy dish featuring tender chicken breasts topped with fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic basil, all drizzled with balsamic glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves torn
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic glaze for drizzling

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Season the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper on both sides.
  4. Sear the chicken breasts in the skillet for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish.
Add the Toppings
  1. Layer the sliced mozzarella cheese on top of each chicken breast.
  2. Evenly distribute the halved cherry tomatoes over the chicken.
  3. Sprinkle the torn basil leaves on top.
Bake the Dish
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted.
  2. Check that the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
  2. Serve hot with a side salad or your favorite vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 36gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and garlic for a few hours before cooking.

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