Try this delicious Caprese Chicken Recipe tonight for a flavor-packed meal! This easy dish is full of bold Italian flavors like basil, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese. All you need is some chicken breasts and you’re ready to go. Experience the taste of Italy with this easy-to-make dinner.
Chicken Caprese
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❤️ Why you’ll love it
- This recipe is incredibly easy to make but tastes like a restaurant-quality meal with its traditional caprese flavors.
- The combination of juicy chicken, tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil gives you a flavor-packed punch.
- Plus, it’s such an easy dinner recipe. Ready in under an hour so you can have dinner on the table quickly. Perfect for busy weeknights.
🧾 Simple Ingredients
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- Boneless chicken breasts
- Olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
- Garlic
- Fresh tomatoes
- Fresh basil
- Mozzarella cheese
- Salt and black pepper
🍳 How to Make
Get the full list of ingredients, with measurements, and step-by-step instructions at the bottom of the post in the printable recipe card.
Season the chicken and cook, over medium heat, it in the pan until it is golden brown. Then remove the cooked chicken breasts from the pan.
Add the balsamic vinegar and garlic. Stir in the basil and the tomatoes.
Return the chicken to the skillet. Place the mozzarella slices on top of the chicken. It’s ready when the melted mozzarella cheese is gooey.
To serve, top with the remaining fresh basil leaves and enjoy.
Hint: Make it baked caprese chicken. You can also place everything in a baking dish and bake it at 350°F (177°C) for 15 to 20 minutes.
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🥄 Variations
- You can substitute chicken thighs for the breasts in this recipe. Cook them just as you would the breasts and they will turn out just as delicious.
- Look for ripe tomatoes.
- I’m using grape tomatoes. Tomato slices can also be used. I am using grape tomatoes but roma tomatoes or juicy cherry tomatoes.
- Top it with an additional drizzle of balsamic glaze.
- If you don’t have balsamic vinegar, you can use red wine vinegar.
- I am using mozzarella slices but you can also use fresh mozzarella cheese. Avoid pre-shredded cheese for best results.
- For a cheesier variation, try adding some Parmesan cheese to the dish. You can also add different vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for more flavor.
🍽️ What to Serve With Caprese Chicken
- This dish is perfect on its own as a main course, but you can also serve it with your favorite side dishes.
- Try some garlic mashed potatoes or roasted potatoes. You can also make it a low-carb, lower-point meal by serving it with cauliflower mashed potatoes
- Steamed or roasted veggies like, or a green salad.
- Wild rice pilaf or cauliflower rice
- Don’t forget dessert.
🍶 Storing Leftover Chicken
Refrigerator Storage: Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container and will keep for up to 3 days.
Freezer Storage: Caprese Chicken can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Once the chicken has cooled, you can move it to an airtight container, like a freezer bag,
Reheat: Reheat it in the oven, or on the stovetop over low heat until heated through.
💭Tip for Making the Perfect Chicken Caprese
- Be sure to season the chicken with salt and pepper before cooking. This will help bring out all of the flavors.
- Check the doneness of the chicken with a meat thermometer. Cook to an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Using an instant-read thermometer is the most accurate way to check. Stick it in the thickest part of the breast.
- Also, make sure to wait until the cheese is completely melted before removing it from the heat – this will ensure a creamy and delicious sauce.
- If you like your food spicier, feel free to add some crushed red pepper flakes for an extra kick of heat.
- If you’re short on time, you can use pre-sliced mozzarella cheese instead of slicing your own. This is what I did.
- Finally, let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow all the flavors to blend together and make the dish even more delicious.
❔FAQs
Yes, you can omit the cheese if desired. You may want to add some additional olive oil and herbs for added flavor.
Feel free to mix in some cooked pasta, fresh mushrooms, or roasted red peppers for some added texture and flavor. You can also top it with crumbled feta for more depth of flavor.
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Caprese Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt and pepper
Directions
- Heat the olive oil on medium high heat in a large skillet. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn over and repeat. Remove the chicken, place it on a bowl and set it aside.
- Add the balsamic vinegar and garlic to the pan. Cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the basil.
- Add the tomatoes and cook for 5-7 minutes or until soft.
- Return the chicken to the skillet. Place the mozzarella slices on top of the chicken. Cover until the cheese melts.
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