Caprese Chicken
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
426 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Caprese Chicken
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This Caprese Chicken is the perfect blend of juicy chicken, fresh basil pesto, ripe tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, all baked to perfection in just 25 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast
- salt and pepper
- ½ cup basil pesto divided
- 2 beefsteak tomatoes sliced
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella divided
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Drizzle a 9x11 glass pan with one tablespoon olive oil.
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breast. Season generously with salt and black pepper. Place the chicken breast in the glass pan. Slather each chicken breast with about two tablespoons basil pesto (only on the top side). Repeat until all the pesto is used. Add 2-3 sliced tomatoes on top, sprinkle additional salt and pepper on top of the tomatoes. Top with a slice of fresh mozzarella cheese. Then drizzle with the remaining one tablespoon of olive oil.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken breast is 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove from the oven, divide among plates and enjoy.
Notes
- Season generously: Don't be shy with the salt and pepper on the chicken breasts and tomatoes. Proper seasoning enhances the flavors of the dish.
- Use fresh, quality ingredients: Since this recipe has just a few key ingredients, using fresh, high-quality tomatoes, mozzarella, and pesto makes a big difference in taste.
- Mozzarella: I like to use the sliced fresh mozzarella. You can also use mozzarella pearls if that's what you have on hand. I like the way the fresh mozzarella cheese melts; however, if you only have shredded mozzarella or thin deli slices that works too. I would top the chicken 5 minutes before it's done so the cheese doesn't get too hard. If you don't have mozzarella on hand you can also use provolone cheese!
- Add balsamic glaze: For an extra burst of flavor, drizzle a little balsamic glaze over the chicken just before serving. It adds a sweet tang that complements the basil and tomatoes beautifully. Of course, always ask your guest if they like balsamic before making this addition to the chicken.
- Let it rest: After removing the chicken from the oven, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the chicken moist and tender.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
426kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
607mg
(25%)
Potassium
843mg
(24%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2266IU
(45%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
216mg
(22%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 426 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 426kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 607mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 843mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2266IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 216mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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