Caprese Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
299 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian
Caprese Chicken
Description
This recipe involves browning chicken breasts seasoned with garlic granules, oregano, salt, and pepper in an oven-proof skillet. Cherry tomatoes and diced red onions are added, then balsamic vinegar is poured over the mixture before transferring the pan to the oven to roast. After about 30 minutes, shredded mozzarella is added on top of each piece, and the dish returns to the oven until the cheese is melted and lightly bubbly.
The dish delivers tender chicken with sweet, acidic notes from the tomatoes and vinegar, complemented by creamy melted mozzarella. Fresh chopped basil finishes the meal with aromatic, herbaceous flavor and color. The process creates a juicy, cheesy, and flavorful entree that connects well with a Caprese salad’s classic ingredients.
Alternatives include stuffing the chicken breasts with cheese and tomatoes for a variation, or adding pesto for extra herb flavor. Selecting thin chicken breasts helps ensure even cooking, and flattening the chicken can improve texture.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 600 g chicken breast
- 100 g mozzarella cheese grated
- 200 g cherry tomato halved
- 1 red onion finely diced
- 2 tablespoon basil chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon garlic granules
- 1 tablespoon oregano dried
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
- On the hob (stovetop), heat 1 tablespoon Olive oil in a large, oven-proof pan and add the 600 g Chicken breast. Season with 1 tablespoon Garlic granules, 1 tablespoon Dried oregano and 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper. Keep turning the chicken until it has browned on all sides.
- Add 200 g Cherry tomatoes and 1 Red onion to the pan.
- Add 2 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar to the pan. Put the pan into the oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and cover each chicken breast with equal amounts 100 g Mozzarella.
- Return to the oven for 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoon Fresh basil and serve.
Notes
- Slicing chicken breasts horizontally to stuff with tomato and mozzarella is an option for an alternative presentation.
- Adding a layer of pesto under the tomato and cheese can enhance the flavor profile.
- Using thinner chicken breasts or pounding them slightly results in quicker, even cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 299kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 349mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 732mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 533IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 159mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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