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CHICKEN CAPRESE RECIPE

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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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken caprese recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 414kcal

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 206mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g
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