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Caprese Chicken

An easy and delicious 30 minutes meal that is packed with flavor and topped with cheese.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 428 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American Fussion

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 3-4 pounds
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 4 lices buffalo mozzarella cheese, thick
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced, about 2 teaspoons
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Balsamic vinegar, to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a large pan heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add them to the pan, cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side, until the chicken is cooked through.
  3. While the chicken is cooking add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to a medium pan and cook the garlic over medium heat for just a minute.
  4. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes until they start to wrinkle and the skin softens. Add chopped basil.
  5. Top the cooked chicken with mozzarella cheese and tomato mixture. Cover and cook until the cheese has, splash with balsamic vinegar and serve.

Notes

  • Recipe adapted from All Recipes

Nutrition Information

Calories 428kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 56g (112%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 167mg (56%) Sodium 453mg (19%) Potassium 1116mg (32%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 917IU (18%) Vitamin C 30mg (33%) Calcium 173mg (17%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 428

% Daily Value*

Calories 428kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 56g 112%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 167mg 56%
Sodium 453mg 19%
Potassium 1116mg 24%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 917IU 18%
Vitamin C 30mg 33%
Calcium 173mg 17%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.