Caprese Chicken Recipe
This Caprese Chicken recipe features juicy chicken breasts topped with fresh pesto, vine-ripened tomatoes, and mozzarella, all baked to perfection and finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a flavorful Italian-inspired meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free, Halal, Low Carb, Low Lactose
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast
- 1 cup pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 3 vine-ripened tomatoes (sliced)
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F.
- Place the chicken breasts: Place the chicken breasts in a casserole dish in a single layer.
- Spread the pesto: Spread the pesto evenly over the top of the chicken.
- Layer the tomatoes: Layer the sliced tomatoes over the pesto.
- Add the mozzarella: Add the fresh mozzarella slices on top.
- Bake: Bake for 40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Finish with balsamic: Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the hot chicken right before serving.
Notes
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