Description
This Baked Caprese Chicken recipe is a delightful twist on the classic Caprese salad. Tender chicken breasts are marinated in a flavorful balsamic glaze, topped with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil, and baked to perfection. A simple yet elegant dish that is sure to impress!
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of pepper
Additional:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- Chopped basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken in a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Make the marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken: Pour the marinade over the chicken, add cherry tomatoes around the chicken, and place tomato slices on top.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Add mozzarella cheese slices during the last 5 minutes to melt.
- Garnish: Garnish with chopped fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
