Caprese Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 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
Description
Chicken breasts are sliced horizontally and pounded thin, then seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. They are seared in olive oil until golden crusts form. The pan is deglazed with dry white wine and cooked with garlic, butter, balsamic vinegar, chicken broth, honey, and dried basil to create a sauce that simmers and reduces.
The chicken is placed in a baking dish with the balsamic sauce and topped with slices of fresh mozzarella and tomatoes, including cherry tomatoes. Baking at 425°F finishes cooking the chicken and melts the cheese slightly, melding the flavors. The finished dish balances the juicy, tender chicken and the creamy mozzarella with acidity from the balsamic and tomatoes.
Caprese Chicken pairs well with roasted vegetables or potatoes. The sauce’s slight sweetness and acidity complement roasted sides and fresh herbs.
It is recommended to use Sauvignon Blanc or similar dry white wine for the sauce. The recipe yields four servings and notes nutritional estimates.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 chicken breast large, boneless, skinless
- salt
- black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 lices fresh mozzarella whole milk/low moisture melts best
- 1 tomato thinly sliced, whole
- 1 cup cherry tomato
Balsamic Sauce
- 1/3 cup white wine see notes, dry
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
For Serving
- basil fresh
- balsamic glaze
- black pepper freshly cracked
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
- Sauvignon Blanc is the preferred wine for the balsamic sauce; Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio can be used as substitutes.
- Serve with roasted potatoes, asparagus, green beans, broccoli, or grilled potatoes for a complete meal.
- This recipe makes four servings; nutritional information is only an estimate per serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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