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Caprese Chicken Bake

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 6 oz each, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 4 oz fresh mozzarella sliced or torn
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves torn

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Place chicken breasts on the pan and arrange cherry tomatoes around them. Drizzle everything with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Bake for 18 minutes, then remove pan from oven and top chicken with mozzarella slices.
  4. Return to oven and bake for 5-7 more minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and cheese is melted.
  5. Drizzle balsamic glaze over everything and top with fresh basil before serving.