Chicken Caprese Recipe
Treat yourself to a burst of fresh Italian flavors and give this easy Chicken Caprese Recipe a try—your taste buds will thank you!
Ingredients
- 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 Roma tomatoes sliced
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
- Fresh basil leaves chiffonade cut
Optional for Serving:
- Drizzle of balsamic glaze
- Sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Crisp green salad
- Fresh artisan bread
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Season the chicken on both sides with 1 tablespoon of oil, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Brown the chicken: Heat a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining oil, then the chicken. Sear the chicken quickly, flipping once, until golden on both sides. Remove to a plate.
- Prepare the glaze: Mix the diced red onion, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar. Pour the mixture into the skillet and simmer, stirring, for 3 minutes.
- Bake: Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over it. Place the pan in the oven and roast until the chicken is cooked through (165°F or 74°C), about 10-20 minutes depending on the thickness of the breasts. Remove from the oven.
- Turn the oven to broil.
- Top each chicken breast with a slice of fresh mozzarella cheese. Broil just until the cheese has melted.
- Serve immediately, topped with fresh sliced tomatoes and fresh-cut basil. Spoon the pan sauce over the top.
- Make it a meal by serving the Chicken Caprese with a green salad and fresh artisan bread.
Notes
Notes:
- You can customize this dish by adding a drizzle of balsamic glaze or a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving.