Chicken Caprese
A simple and delicious Chicken Caprese recipe that's perfect for a weeknight meal. Tender chicken breasts are topped with fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and basil for a flavorful Italian-inspired dish.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 medium tomatoes sliced
- 8 slices fresh mozzarella
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- If the chicken breasts are thick, pound them to an even thickness of about 0.75 inches.4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Top each chicken breast with tomato slices and mozzarella slices.4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh basil and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Notes
Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes like pasta, salad, or roasted vegetables.