Baked Caprese Chicken
Baked Caprese chicken is nothing less than delicious and delightful! It’s fancy enough for company but simple enough for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that your family will go crazy for!
Prep: 5min
Total: 35min
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 468 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 15 g, calories 317 kcal, unSaturated Fat 6 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless (skinless chicken breasts)
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 1 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoons italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- pinch of pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 large tomatoes (sliced)
- 4 slices mozerella cheese
- chopped basil for garnish
Instruction:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Add the chicken to a 9×13 inch pan.
- In a small bowl whisk the balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour over the chicken and add cherry tomatoes to the side of the chicken. Place the tomato slices on the top.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes or internal temperature is 165 degrees. Add cheese for the last 5 minutes to melt.
- Garnish with fresh chopped basil if desired.
Caprese Chicken Recipe
FAQ
What is caprese chicken made of?
Caprese chicken (or chicken Caprese) is an Italian-inspired chicken dish made with the following ingredients: tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, herbs, olive oil, and vinegar. It’s an easy Italian dish that can be cooked in a variety of ways but one of the simplest ways is to bake it!
What goes with chicken caprese?
Sides to Go with Caprese Chicken: Our Tasty Selections
- Garlic Bread. We could hardly kick off this list without serving a classic Italian accompaniment to the meal. …
- Spinach and White Beans. …
- Pesto Pasta. …
- Parmesan Risotto. …
- Zucchini Tart. …
- Baked Stuffed Artichokes. …
- Sautéed Broccoli Rabe. …
- Panzanella.
How are you supposed to eat caprese?
It is eaten with a fork. Use the fork to cut a piece of tomato and mozzarella to eat together in one bite. What do you serve with Caprese salad? It can be served with pasta, pizza, chicken, or sandwiches.
Can you eat caprese salad as a meal?
Caprese salad can be served as an appetizer, a light lunch or as a side salad with dinner. It pairs amazingly well with whole grain crusty bread and grilled protein. It would be delicious with my grilled apple cider vinegar chicken.
