Description
This Caprese Chicken recipe brings the flavors of a classic Caprese salad to your dinner plate with juicy chicken breasts topped with sweet grape tomatoes, fresh basil, and melted mozzarella cheese, all enhanced by a tangy balsamic garlic sauce. It’s a perfect, easy-to-make summer meal that delivers a delicious combination of savory, fresh, and cheesy tastes.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Sauce and Toppings
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp. freshly torn basil
- 4 slices mozzarella
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place the chicken in the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Once done, transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: To the same skillet, add the balsamic vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the chicken. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Then, add the halved grape tomatoes and season with salt. Let the mixture simmer until the tomatoes soften, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the freshly torn basil to infuse a fresh herbal note.
- Combine and Melt Cheese: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the tomato mixture. Top each breast with a slice of mozzarella. Cover the skillet with a lid and allow the cheese to melt over the chicken, creating a gooey, cheesy topping.
- Serve: Once the cheese has melted, spoon the tomato and basil mixture over the chicken breasts and serve immediately for a warm, flavorful meal.
Notes
- Craving the flavors of a fresh Caprese salad? This Caprese chicken—with sweet juicy tomatoes, cheesy chicken, and fresh basil—should be your summer go-to.
- To add extra flavor, consider drizzling with more balsamic vinegar or a splash of olive oil before serving.
- Use fresh mozzarella for best melting results and creamier texture.
- Serve with a side of crusty bread or a light green salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 283
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 556 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
