Easy Chicken Caprese
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
310 kcal
Easy Chicken Caprese
Description
In the Easy Chicken Caprese recipe, chicken breasts are cooked in rendered bacon drippings to impart depth of flavor and browned to develop a savory crust. Garlic and dry white wine create a fragrant sauce base that simmers with cherry tomatoes until the fruit softens and releases its juices, enriching the pan sauce.
Shredded mozzarella cheese melts over the chicken under the broiler, adding a creamy, mild layer, while Parmesan cheese introduces a sharp, nutty contrast. Crispy bacon crumbles and fresh basil leaves scattered on top enhance the dish’s textural variety and add finishing flavor notes.
This preparation yields a balanced chicken entree with tender meat, juicy tomatoes, and a cheesy topping. It suits a main course served with simple sides like a salad or crusty bread.
Cooking times depend on chicken thickness; it is important to reach an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure doneness without overcooking.
Ingredients
- 2 lices Bacon
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast 5 oz each, boneless skinless
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup white wine dry
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomato
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese shredded
- basil for serving, fresh
Instructions
- In a 10" skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside, reserving the drippings.
- Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat bacon drippings over medium high heat and add chicken. Brown 3-4 minutes per side. Remove chicken from the pan and set on a plate.
- In the same skillet, add 2 cloves of minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant. Stir in wine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. Whisk in butter.
- Add the chicken breasts back to the skillet along with the cherry tomatoes. Simmer the chicken and tomatoes uncovered for about 5-7 minutes, or until the tomatoes are cooked and slightly softened.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken and tomatoes. Place the skillet under the broiler for 1 minute, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with crumbled bacon, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil leaves.
Notes
- Check chicken thickness to adjust cooking time for even doneness.
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Avoid overcooking to keep chicken tender and juicy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 310 | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 179mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 590mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 307IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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