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Caprese Chicken Recipe
Caprese Chicken is loaded with all the classic Italian flavors and ready in under 30 minutes! Seasoned chicken breasts are seared in balsamic vinegar reduction, then topped with mozzarella and tomatoes and baked in the oven for a one-dish meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. oil avocado or olive
- 1 ¼ lbs. chicken breasts
- 1 tsp. salt divided, to taste
- ½ tsp. black pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes cut in half
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar good quality
- 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 4 oz. mozzarella cheese cut into 1-ounce slices
- 2 Tbsp. basil fresh, chiffonade
- Balsamic glaze optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Pound chicken to 1-inch and cut into 5-ounce portions to get four portions.
- Add oil to a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Once heated, add chicken and sprinkle on ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Sear on each side 2-3 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Add garlic to the skillet and saute for 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Stir in balsamic vinegar, sugar, and remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until thickened.
- Place the chicken back into the pot, flipping it over to coat all sides. Place 1 ounce of mozzarella on top of each breast and pour in the cut tomatoes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the chicken has an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Top with the basil chiffonade and drizzle with additional balsamic glaze, if desired. Enjoy!
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Notes
Meal Prep and Storage
- How to prep ahead of time: You can prep the chicken the day before, just store in an airtight container. You can also cut the tomatoes and cheese one day early, if desired.
- How to store: Keep leftover caprese chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days.
- How to freeze: You can easily freeze this dish, just know the tomatoes will have a different texture when thawed. Tightly wrap the chicken and freeze for up to 4 to 6 months.
- How to reheat: Warm leftover chicken back up in the microwave or use the oven at a lower temperature or the cheese will melt off.
Nutrition
Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 838mg | Potassium: 863mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1206IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 2mg