Description
This Caprese Chicken recipe combines the juicy flavors of chicken with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
4 (6 ounce) skinless
boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup Italian salad dressing
1 tablespoon Italian herb seasoning
1 tablespoon chicken seasoning (such as Grill Mates® Montreal Chicken Seasoning)
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 (1/2 inch thick) slices fresh mozzarella cheese
4 (1/2 inch thick) slices tomato
4 large fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the Italian salad dressing, Italian herb seasoning, and chicken seasoning.
- Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat the canola oil over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and top each breast with a slice of mozzarella cheese and tomato.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven, drizzle with balsamic vinegar, and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight. Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Caprese Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Italian Chicken, Mozzarella Chicken, Easy Dinner