Caprese Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
8 mins
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Cook Time
22 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
302 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Caprese Chicken Recipe
Description
This Caprese Chicken starts with pan-searing chicken breasts seasoned simply with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. After browning and cooking through, the skillet is used to make a sauce by reducing balsamic vinegar sweetened with brown sugar. Garlic and halved grape tomatoes are added and simmered until soft, releasing their juices to form a bright, slightly sweet-tart sauce.
Fresh basil is folded in to add herbal brightness before the chicken returns to the pan. The fresh mozzarella slices melt on top, providing a creamy contrast to the savory chicken and rich balsamic tomato sauce. The casserole-style finish with the skillet covered allows the cheese to melt evenly and infuse the dish with a gentle warmth.
This dish can be served as a hearty, flavorful entrée accompanied by simple sides that absorb the rich sauce, such as crusty bread or a light salad. The vibrant ingredients and balanced flavors make it suitable for a casual weeknight meal or a more elegant dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 chicken breast about 1 pound total, boneless skinless halves
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt
- black pepper
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
- 3 tablespoons basil divided, torn fresh
- 4 lices fresh mozzarella
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add olive oil.
- Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken to pan, and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Add balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to skillet, and stir to combine.
- Stir in garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes. and season with salt.
- Let tomatoes simmer until soft, 6-7 minutes.
- Stir in half basil.
- Return chicken to skillet.
- Top with mozzarella, and cover to melt cheese.
- Spoon tomatoes over chicken and sprinkle with remaining basil before serving.
Notes
- Nutrition values provided with the recipe are estimates.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 319mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 575mg | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 615IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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