Baked Caprese Chicken
Baked Chicken Caprese is an Italian-inspired recipe. Chicken topped with slices of Mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and basil for a yummy, fast and easy dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast 4 small breasts
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese 4 slices
- 1 tomato sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
- garlic powder to taste
- handful of basil julienned
- balsamic reduction to serve
- angel hair pasta to serve
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Mix together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Put chicken in a large gallon bag and add marinade to it. Let sit in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Lightly oil a cookie sheet or line with foil. Place chicken breasts on cookie sheet and cook for 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°.
- Put a slice of mozzarella and slice of tomato on top of each chicken breast. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste to each piece. Cook an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- While chicken is cooking , bring large pot of water to a boil. Add in angel hair pasta, cook 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. Drizzle with a little bit of olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Remove from cookie sheet and top with fresh basil and balsamic reduction. Serve with angel hair pasta. Garnish with fresh cracked black pepper and fresh basil.
Nutrition
Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 168mg | Sodium: 1024mg | Potassium: 934mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 516IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 1mg
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