Baked Caprese Chicken Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Baked Caprese Chicken Recipe

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

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Pour 1/4 cup dressing into a small bowl.

Step 3

Arrange chicken breasts evenly in the center of a grill pan. Brush both sides of the chicken breasts with dressing; season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Pour remaining 1/4 cup dressing into a mixing bowl. Add tomatoes and basil. Toss to coat evenly with the dressing.

Step 5

Spread the tomato mixture evenly around chicken in a single layer.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove pan from oven and top chicken with fresh mozzarella; return pan to oven.

Step 7

Continue baking until mozzarella cheese is golden brown and bubbly and chicken is fully cooked about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutritional Information

Baked Caprese Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 350

% Daily Value *

Protein: 35.9g 72%

Carbohydrates: 13.8g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g 5%

Sugars: 9.8g

Fat: 15.4g 24%

Saturated Fat: 8.9g 45%

Cholesterol: 111.7mg 37%

Vitamin A Iu: 1993.5IU 40%

Niacin Equivalents: 16.5mg 127%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 35%

Vitamin C: 18mg 30%

Folate: 28.6mcg 7%

Calcium: 376.8mg 38%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 44.5mg 16%

Potassium: 445.5mg 13%

Sodium: 674.5mg 27%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 138.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.