Description
Indulge in this delicious Creamy Mozzarella Caprese Chicken Bake, topped with a tangy balsamic drizzle for the perfect comfort food experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sear the chicken for 5 minutes on each side until golden.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and top with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh basil, and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables to the bake.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg