Go Back
Baked Chicken Caprese

Baked Chicken Caprese

High protein baked chicken caprese with 44g protein. Mediterranean style with fresh mozzarella and balsamic.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts 6 oz each, pounded to 1/2 inch
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp italian seasoning
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella sliced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 3 tbsp balsamic glaze

Method
 

  1. **Heat.** Preheat oven to 425F.
  2. **Season.** Pat chicken dry. Rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic.
  3. **Bake.** Arrange chicken in a baking dish. Scatter tomatoes around the chicken. Bake 18 minutes.
  4. **Cheese.** Top each breast with mozzarella slices. Return to oven for 5 more minutes until cheese melts and chicken reaches 165F.
  5. **Rest.** Remove from oven. Rest 5 minutes.
  6. **Finish.** Top with fresh basil leaves and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Serve hot.

Notes

Pound chicken to 1/2 inch even thickness for uniform cooking. Use fresh mozzarella, not pre shredded. Melts creamier. Add mozzarella in the last 5 minutes to prevent grease pooling.