baked chicken caprese
Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Recipe Yield: 4 servings Difficulty Level: Easy
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 4 slices ripe tomato
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic glaze (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown.
- Transfer the partially cooked chicken breasts to the prepared baking dish.
- Top each chicken breast with a slice of mozzarella cheese, followed by a slice of tomato, and a few fresh basil leaves.
- Drizzle some balsamic glaze over the top of each chicken breast, using as much or as little as you like.
- Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Once done, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves if desired, and serve hot with your favorite side dishes like steamed vegetables, rice, or salad.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Protein: 30g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
Enjoy your delicious and healthy Baked Chicken Caprese!
