Caprese Chicken
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5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
472 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Caprese Chicken
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This Caprese Chicken is an easy dinner recipe with the most flavorful balsamic sauce, seasoned and seared chicken, fresh tomatoes, and basil.
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Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt/Pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 slices fresh mozzarella whole milk/low moisture melts best
- 1 whole tomato thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Balsamic Sauce
- 1/3 cup dry white wine see notes
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
For Serving
- fresh basil
- balsamic glaze
- freshly cracked pepper
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Slice the chicken in half lengthwise to create 2-3 thinner slices. Place in a gallon freezer bag (or in between saran wrap) and use the textured side of a meat mallet to pound it to ½ inch thick. Pat completely dry. Season each side with salt, pepper, and Italian seasonings.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, until a golden crust has developed. Set aside.
- Add the wine to the skillet over medium heat and use a silicone spatula to “clean” the bottom and sides of the skillet. Let it reduce by half, 3-4 minutes.
- Melt the butter, then add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the balsamic vinegar, chicken broth, and honey and stir to combine. Bring to a gentle boil. Let it simmer and reduce for 5 minutes, remove from heat.
- Transfer the sauce to a 9 x 13-inch baking dish if your skillet isn’t oven safe.
- Add the chicken to the sauce along with any juices from the plate. Top each piece of chicken with 2 slices of mozzarella and 1 slice of tomato, then sprinkle with dried basil. Arrange the cherry tomatoes around the chicken.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is just melted, then broil at 425 (or a low broil), for about 2 minutes. Watch it carefully during this time. Remove from oven. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with fresh basil. Serve with roasted asparagus or roasted potatoes.
Notes
- Wine: Sauvignon Blanc is the best wine to use in this recipe, followed by Chardonnay, and then Pinot Grigio. Chicken broth can be used if you don’t cook with wine.
- Pairing Suggestions: Roasted Potatoes, Roasted Asparagus, Roasted Green Beans, Roasted Broccoli, Grilled Potatoes.
- The nutritional information provided is an estimate and is per serving. This recipe makes 4 servings.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
472kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
104mg
(35%)
Sodium
573mg
(24%)
Potassium
451mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
993IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
332mg
(33%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 472 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 472kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 573mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 451mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 993IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 332mg | 33% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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