Caprese Chicken Recipe - Easy Chicken Recipes (2024)

What is caprese chicken?

Caprese chicken is a delicious Italian dish consisting of chicken breasts topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella cheese and topped with balsamic glaze.

Can I make caprese chicken with chicken thighs?

I don’t recommend making this dish with chicken thighs, as we are using thinly-sliced chicken breasts, and the cook time and taste will not be the same.

How can I make thinly-sliced chicken breasts?

To make your own thinly-sliced chicken breasts, slice a standard chicken breast in half crosswise and pound it to ¼-inch thickness with a meat mallet or rolling pin.

Can I use homemade balsamic glaze for caprese chicken?

Absolutely! To make your own balsamic glaze, bring 2 cups of balsamic vinegar to a boil over medium-high heat and simmer until it has reduced by half, about 20 minutes.

• ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ 4 thin-cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1-1½ pounds
• ▢ 1 pint cherry tomatoes or as many as you like
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ ½ teaspoon dried italian seasoning
• ▢ 8 slices fresh mozzarella cheese about 4 ounces
• ▢ 10 slices Roma tomato
• ▢ ¼ cup fresh basil leaves whole or julienned
• ▢ 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

• Preheat oven to 375°F.

• Set a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil.

  2 tablespoons olive oil

• Add the chicken breasts to the pan and cook for 4 minutes on the first side, or until they are golden brown.

  4 thin-cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  

• Remove the pan from the heat and add the cherry tomatoes, garlic, and italian seasoning. Toss to combine.

  1 pint cherry tomatoes, 2 cloves garlic, ½ teaspoon dried italian seasoning

  

• Layer 2 pieces of mozzarella and 2-3 slices of roma tomato on each piece of chicken (or as many as it takes to cover the chicken).

  8 slices fresh mozzarella cheese, 10 slices Roma tomato

  

• Transfer the chicken to the oven and bake it for 8-10 minutes, or until the mozzarella is melted and the internal temperature of the chicken registers 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.

• (Optional) To crisp the tomato and mozzarella, broil it on high heat for 2-3 minutes or until your desired doneness.

  

• Sprinkle over the basil leaves and drizzle over the balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.

  ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

  

• This caprese chicken can be enjoyed on its own, over pasta, or with a lightly dressed salad with balsamic vinaigrette.
• Just sear the outside of the chicken in the skillet. You don’t want to cook it all the way through, or it will end up drying out in the oven.
• If you decide to broil the cheese, keep a close eye on it to prevent burning!
• Use an oven mitt when removing the pan from the oven. It’s easy to forget that the handle is HOT!
• Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before cutting to lock in the juices.

Storage:Store caprese chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer (without the cheese and tomato topping) for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Caprese Chicken Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 463Calories from Fat 216

% Daily Value*

Fat 24g37%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Trans Fat 0.02g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 10g

Cholesterol 154mg51%

Sodium 566mg25%

Potassium 950mg27%

Carbohydrates 10g3%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 50g100%

Vitamin A 1117IU22%

Vitamin C 30mg36%

Calcium 317mg32%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.