Caprese Chicken

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Caprese chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the classic flavors of caprese salad with tender chicken. It is typically made by topping chicken breasts with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, then baking or grilling until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through. The result is a mouthwatering combination of juicy chicken, creamy cheese, and vibrant tomatoes and basil. Caprese chicken can be served on its own or with a side of pasta or salad.

Recipe Type:
Standard

Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
25 mins

Total Time:
40 mins

Recipe Yield 17.65 oz
Number of Servings 4
Serving Size 4.41 oz

Ingredients

17.65 oz

Chicken Breasts

7.06 oz

fresh mozzarella

7.06 oz

Tomatoes

0.71 oz

Fresh Basil

2 tbsp

olive oil

2 tbsp

balsamic vinegar

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

black pepper

Directions

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Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

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Step 2

Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.

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Step 3

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken breasts until browned on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

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Step 4

Transfer the chicken breasts to a baking dish. Top each breast with sliced mozzarella, tomato slices, and basil leaves.

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Step 5

Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper.

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Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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Resting

Step 7

Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Carbs (6.78%)
Protein (47.46%)
Fat (45.76%)

Fat:
15 g (135 kcal)

Protein:
35 g (140 kcal)

Carbohydrates:
5 g (20 kcal)

kcal
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Calories 13.23 kcal 0.66%
Vitamin A 0.441 IU 0.05%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3528 g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.2205 g 0.2%
Fat 0.6615 g 0.47%
Carbohydrates 0.2205 g 0.04%
Sodium 22.05 mg 4.41%
Fibers 0.0441 g 0.12%
Sugars 0.1323 g 0%
Protein 1.5435 g 1.82%
Vitamin C 0.882 mg 0.98%
Calcium 1.1025 mg 0.22%
Iron 0.441 mg 0.09%
Potassium 17.64 mg 3.53%
Alcohol 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 4.41 mg 0%
Lactose 0 g 0%
Vitamin B6 0.6615 mg 50.88%
Vitamin B12 0.882 mcg 36.75%
Vitamin E 0.3528 mg 2.35%
Zinc 0.6615 mg 0.13%
Selenium 1.323 mcg 0.26%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%

Recipe Attributes

Cuisines Italian French Mediterranean
Kitchen Tools Grill Slow Cooker
Course Side Dishes Salads Snacks
Cultural Chinese New Year
Demographics Kids Friendly Teen Friendly Lactation Friendly Diabetic Friendly Heart Healthy
Diet Mediterranean Diet DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Flexitarian Diet Weight Watchers (WW) Diet MIND Diet (Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) Volumetrics Diet
Meal Type Lunch Dinner Snack
Difficulty Level Medium

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