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Caprese Chicken

Caprese Chicken

Delicious Caprese Chicken combines juicy chicken with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and basil for a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 breasts boneless, skinless chicken
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Oven
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and season generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Layer sliced tomatoes and mozzarella on top of each chicken breast.
  4. Sprinkle fresh basil leaves over the layered ingredients and drizzle with olive oil.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is bubbling.
  6. Drizzle balsamic glaze over the chicken just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 43gFat: 18g

Notes

For added flavor, consider swapping in grilled vegetables as a topping, or try fresh spinaches instead of basil.

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