Chicken Caprese
Chicken Caprese is a fresh and elegant main dish featuring juicy seared chicken breasts topped with ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. It’s a flavorful twist on the classic Caprese salad turned hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 8 slices fresh mozzarella
- 2 fresh tomatoes, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic glaze (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) if using oven finish, or heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in the skillet and sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Turn off heat. Top each chicken breast with a tomato slice and 1–2 slices of mozzarella.
- Transfer skillet to oven for 3–5 minutes, or cover skillet and heat on low until cheese melts.
- Remove from heat and top with fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
- Serve hot with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- For more flavor, spread a layer of pesto under the cheese before baking.
- Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness—165°F is ideal for chicken.
- Balsamic glaze adds sweetness—don’t substitute with raw vinegar unless reduced first.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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