Description
Baked Caprese Chicken is a mouthwatering Italian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken breasts topped with luscious mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil. Drizzled with balsamic glaze, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavors with minimal effort—perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With its vibrant colors and irresistible aroma, it’s sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Arrange seasoned chicken in the baking dish, spaced evenly.
- Layer sliced tomatoes and mozzarella over each chicken breast.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg