Caprese Chicken Breast
A delightful dish featuring juicy chicken breasts, fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze. Perfect for an elegant yet simple weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then brown them in the skillet for 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Layer the sliced tomatoes atop the chicken followed by the fresh mozzarella slices.
- Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Drizzle the finished dish with balsamic glaze and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with Portobello mushrooms. Serve with garlic bread and a salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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