Baked Caprese Chicken
Recipe from ModernHoney.
Nutritional information: Calories: 335 kcal. Carbohydrates: 12g. Protein: 28g. Fat: 18g. Saturated Fat: 7g. Cholesterol: 87mg. Sodium: 951mg. Potassium: 510mg. Fiber: 1g. Sugar: 10g. Vitamin A: 775IU. Vitamin C: 9.7mg. Calcium: 243mg. Iron: 1mg
INGREDIENTS
3-4 Large Chicken Breasts (or 5-6 thinly sliced chicken breasts)
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
¾ teaspoon Dried Basil
¾ teaspoon Dried Oregano
¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Pepper
1 ½ cups Fresh Tomatoes such as Campari or Grape, halved or quartered
⅓ cup Red Onion diced
3 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
1 ½ cups Grated Mozzarella Cheese or 4 - 8 Slices Fresh Mozzarella
Garnish optional:
Fresh Italian Parsley or Basil diced
MAKING THE DISH
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Place chicken breast in a baking dish or cast-iron skillet. Sprinkle with olive oil, basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Place halved tomatoes and diced onion all around the chicken.
Sprinkle it with balsamic vinegar and brown sugar.
Bake for 18-24 minutes, depending on the thickness of chicken breast.
After the chicken is cooked through, sprinkle it with mozzarella cheese.
Set the oven to broil and place the baking pan or skillet on the top rack. Broil for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Sprinkle with fresh basil or Italian parsley.
Serve by drizzling balsamic sauce and tomatoes all over the chicken.
Serve with tortellini and enjoy!
