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Caprese Chicken

A delicious and simple Caprese Chicken recipe that's perfect for any weeknight dinner.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces Chicken breasts
  • 2 cups Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 8 oz Mozzarella cheese sliced
  • 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoon Balsamic glaze for drizzling

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. In a baking dish, place the chicken breasts and drizzle with olive oil.
  4. Top each chicken breast with sliced mozzarella, halved cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Remove from the oven and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Caprese, Chicken, Easy
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