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Chicken Caprese

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella sliced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic glaze
  • 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 sheet pan and brush both sides with olive oil, then season with minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Scatter halved cherry tomatoes around the chicken on the pan.
  4. Bake for 18-20 minutes until chicken is nearly cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
  5. Remove pan from oven and top each chicken breast with slices of fresh mozzarella, then return to oven for 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted and chicken reaches 165°F.
  6. Drizzle everything with balsamic glaze and top with fresh torn basil leaves before serving.