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Chicken Caprese

This recipe for chicken caprese is grilled seasoned chicken, topped with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, basil and balsamic reduction. A quick and easy dinner that's easy enough for a busy weeknight but special enough to serve to company!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 266 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dry italian seasoning (or equal parts of garlic powder dried oregano and dried basil)
  • 4 thick slices of ripe tomato
  • 4 1- ounce slices of fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze or balsamic reduction
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced basil

Instructions

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  1. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat.
  2. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over chicken breasts and season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle italian seasoning over the chicken.
  3. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until done. Cook time will vary depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts.
  4. When chicken is done top with a slice of mozzarella cheese and cook for 1 more minute.
  5. Remove from heat and place chicken breasts on a plate. Top each breast with 1 slice of tomato, thinly sliced basil and salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve.

Notes

  • This caprese chicken recipe contains balsamic glaze, which is very different than regular old balsamic vinegar. Balsamic glaze is the vinegar that simmers to create a thick, syrupy liquid that’s more mellow than standard balsamic vinegar. I buy mine in the vinegar/salad dressing aisle. If you can’t find it at your store, it’s pretty easy to make it yourself.
  • Use chicken breasts that are all the same size and thickness so that they cook at the same rate. I often buy the thin cut chicken breasts because they cook so much faster.

Nutrition Information

Calories 266kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 85mg (28%) Sodium 287mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 266

% Daily Value*

Calories 266kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 287mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

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