Caprese Chicken
Italian-inspired chicken breast topped with mozzarella, tomato, and basil.
Total
30 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 4 fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 2
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; heat olive oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat.
- 3
Sear chicken 3‑4 minutes per side until golden; transfer to a baking dish.
- 4
Top each breast with tomato slice, mozzarella, and basil leaf.
- 5
Bake 12‑15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cheese melts.
- 6
Drizzle with balsamic glaze if using; serve.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
380
19% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 560 mg |
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