Caprese Chicken
A fresh and flavorful Italian-inspired dish that brings together the classic Caprese flavors of tomato, mozzarella, and basil. Perfect for a light, yet satisfying meal.
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Ingredients
- olive oil for greasing the pans and drizzling
- 3 tomatoes on the vine thickly sliced
- Italian seasoning for sprinkling on tomatoes
- fresh grated Parmesan for dusting over tomatoes
- 4 chicken cutlets about 1 + ¼ pounds
- 4 - 5 ounces mozzarella cheese thinly sliced
- fresh basil leaves torn or chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease 1 large baking sheet and 1 baking pan with olive oil.
- Arrange the tomatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle them lightly with olive oil, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and a dusting of Parmesan.
- Place the chicken cutlets in the greased baking pan and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Bake both pans in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the tomatoes are slightly softened.
- Remove the pans from the oven and heat the broiler. Top each chicken cutlet with mozzarella cheese and place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese melts and starts to brown slightly. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- To serve, layer the roasted tomatoes over the chicken and garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
For a more flavorful option, drizzle balsamic glaze over the top before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 4.8gProtein: 36.5gFat: 13.4gSaturated Fat: 5.1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 275mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2.5g