Name: CHICKEN CAPRESE RECIPE
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 3 tbsp olive oil - divided; 3 tbsp cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp oregano; 10 cherry tomatoes - halved; 3 fresh mozzarella balls - sliced; ¼ cup chopped basil; balsamic glaze

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This Easy Chicken Caprese Recipe is a quick, easy flavorful weeknight dinner idea. Chicken breasts topped with mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and balsamic glaze. Perfect served with salad, rice or pasta.

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Chicken With Mozzarella And Tomato

This chicken topped with mozzarella, tomato and basil is a fresh and flavorful main course that goes with just about any side dish. Perfect when served over salad, rice, pasta or with vegetables.

This is also great as a light, healthy dinner option.

TOMATO OPTIONS:

This recipe calls for cherry tomatoes but feel free to use the tomatoes you have access to. Roma, vine-ripe or slicing tomatoes will work just as well. When choosing tomatoes smell them and if they have a nice tomato-ey aroma they usually will have more flavor.

MOZZARELLA OPTION:

Soft sliceable mozzarella balls or logs work best for the super creamy, melty cheese topping. Shredded mozzarella will work in a pinch. And for an extra pop of flavor, use marinated mozzarella balls.

CHICKEN CAPRESE STORAGE AND REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS:

The Caprese chicken can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days as long as it is stored in an airtight container.

To reheat, place chicken in baking dish with 2-3 tablespoons water. Cover with foil and bake at 350ºF for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH CAPRESE CHICKEN:

Cucumber Tomato Salad – Caprese Salad – Caprese Pasta Salad – Cold Spaghetti Salad

MORE CHICKEN RECIPES:

Spicy Chicken Sandwiches – Rotisserie Chicken Salad – Easy Chicken Parm

CHICKEN CAPRESE RECIPE

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Additional Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes

This Easy Chicken Caprese Recipe is a quick, easy flavorful weeknight dinner idea. Chicken breasts topped with mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and balsamic glaze. Perfect served with salad, rice or pasta.

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tbsp olive oil - divided
3 tbsp cup balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp oregano
10 cherry tomatoes - halved
3 fresh mozzarella balls - sliced
¼ cup chopped basil
balsamic glaze

Instructions

In a medium bowl mix 2 tbsp olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, garlic powder and oregano.
Add the chicken to the marinade, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
In a skillet over medium-high heat add the rest of the olive (1 Tbsp). Add the chicken to skillet and discard the marinade.
Cook until chicken is no longer pink (about 4 to 5 minutes per side)
Reduce heat to medium/low. Add the fresh mozzarella on top of the chicken followed by the cherry tomatoes.
Cover for 5 to 8 minutes to let the cheese melt and the chicken cook through.
Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh basil and serve hot.