baked caprese chicken

Baked Caprese chicken is nothing less than delicious and delightful! It&#039;s fancy enough for company but simple enough for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that your family will go crazy for!

Baked Caprese Chicken

boneless (skinless chicken breasts)

balsamic vinegar

Tablespoons honey

garlic

olive oil

italian seasoning

salt

pepper

cherry tomatoes

tomatoes (sliced)

mozerella cheese

basil

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Add the chicken to a 9x13 inch pan.

In a small bowl whisk the balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Pour over the chicken and add cherry tomatoes to the side of the chicken.  Place the tomato slices on the top.

Bake for about 20-25 minutes or internal temperature is 165 degrees.  Add cheese for the last 5 minutes to melt.

Garnish with fresh chopped basil if desired.

Baked caprese chicken is tender, juicy, and delicious, topped with burst tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

chicken breasts (about 2.5 lbs.), skinless and boneless

olive oil, divided

Italian seasoning

black pepper

balsamic vinegar, divided

cherry tomatoes, halved

bocconcini (mozzarella balls), halved

fresh basil, chopped

In a large ziploc bag, combine chicken breasts with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar. Press air out of the bag and seal tightly. Press the seasoning around the chicken to coat. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes, up to overnight in the fridge. You can also marinate in a large. mixing bowl and cover with plastic cling wrap.

Arrange marinated chicken in a 8-inch square baking pan. Add tomatoes and distribute them evenly in the pan. Bake for 20 minutes until the tomatoes are soft.

Remove the pan from the oven and add mozzarella balls evenly over the chicken. Return the pan to the oven and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes until the melted cheese turns golden brown. The internal temperature for the chicken should also reach 165F as read on a meat thermometer.

Meanwhile, make the balsamic glaze by adding the remaining balsamic vinegar to a small saucepan. Let it simmer for over low heat until thickened and reduced by half (about 5-7 minutes), stirring occasionally. 

Allow the baked chicken to rest for 10 minutes. Then, drizzle the balsamic reduction on top. Garnish with basil and serve warm.

Great recipe! I added a little honey to the balsamic glaze &amp; also added garlic to the marinade. I used fresh basil &amp; tomatoes (not grape) from my garden. I will definitely make this again.

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Baked caprese chicken is tender, juicy, and delicious, topped with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and a good drizzle of balsamic glaze. Inspired by a caprese salad, this delicious chicken dinner does not disappoint. The balsamic vinegar marinade tenderizes the chicken breasts that rest between the burst cherry tomatoes and melted bocconcini cheese. It's a savory, filling meal that is fancy enough for date night, but quick and easy enough for busy weeknights.

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