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Baked Caprese Chicken

A 30-minute chicken dish full of flavor from sweet balsamic oven-roasted tomatoes and melted mozzarella cheese.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: baked caprese chicken, caprese chicken, chicken with tomatoes and mozzarella
Servings: 4
Author: Melissa Stadler, Modern Honey

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3-4 Large Chicken Breasts (or 5-6 thinly sliced chicken breasts)
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 3/4 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups Fresh Tomatoes such as Campari or Grape, halved or quartered
  • 1/3 cup Red Onion diced
  • 3 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups Grated Mozzarella Cheese or 4 - 8 Slices Fresh Mozzarella

  • Garnish optional:
  • Fresh Italian Parsley or Basil diced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Place chicken breast in a baking dish or cast-iron skillet. Sprinkle with olive oil, basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Place halved tomatoes and diced onion all around chicken.
  • Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar and brown sugar.
  • Bake for 18-24 minutes, depending on the thickness of chicken breast.
  • After chicken is cooked through, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  • Set oven to broil and place baking pan or skillet on the top rack. Broil for about 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  • Sprinkle with fresh basil or Italian parsley.
  • Serve by drizzling balsamic sauce and tomatoes all over chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 951mg | Potassium: 510mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 775IU | Vitamin C: 9.7mg | Calcium: 243mg | Iron: 1mg