Name: Baked Caprese Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ½ cup oil and vinegar dressing, divided; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved; 1 bunch fresh basil, thinly sliced; 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

Baked Caprese Chicken

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This simple Baked Caprese Chicken features juicy chicken breasts topped with melted fresh mozzarella, sweet grape tomatoes, and fresh basil. Ready in 40 minutes, it’s perfect for busy nights.

Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 30 mins
Total time: 40 mins
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

½ cup oil and vinegar dressing, divided 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved 1 bunch fresh basil, thinly sliced 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Pour 1/4 cup dressing into a small bowl. 2. Arrange chicken breasts in the center of a grill or baking pan. Brush both sides with dressing and season with salt and pepper. 3. In a bowl, toss tomatoes and basil with the remaining dressing. Spread around the chicken. 4. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove pan and top chicken with mozzarella slices. 5. Return to oven and bake about 10 more minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly and chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature).

Notes

You can prep the chicken and tomato mixture ahead of time and assemble just before baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 350
Fat: 15g
Saturated fat: 9g
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 675mg
Protein: 36g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 1g