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Caprese Chicken Recipe

A delicious and simple Caprese Chicken recipe that combines the flavors of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil with tender chicken breasts.
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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 boneless, skinless
  • 2 cups Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 8 oz Mozzarella cheese sliced
  • 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper freshly ground

Instructions 

  1. 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  3. 3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  4. 4. Transfer the chicken breasts to a baking dish. Top each breast with sliced mozzarella, halved cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves.
  5. 5. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. 6. Serve immediately, garnished with additional basil leaves if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Caprese, Chicken, Italian
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