Name: Baked Caprese Chicken Breast Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped; 2 medium tomatoes, sliced; 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced; Balsamic glaze, for drizzling

Baked Caprese Chicken Breast Recipe

Malynda Hendrickson Modified: May 22, 2024

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How To Make Baked Caprese Chicken Breast Recipe

A delicious and healthy chicken breast recipe with the classic flavors of caprese.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
Balsamic glaze, for drizzling

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Bake chicken in oven for 15 minutes.
Remove chicken from oven and layer sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil on top of each breast.
Return chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve.

Nutrition

Calories : 317kcal
Total Fat : 17g
Saturated Fat : 7g
Cholesterol : 107mg
Sodium : 405mg
Total Carbohydrates : 4g
Dietary Fiber : 1g
Sugar : 2g
Protein : 35g

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