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    Home » Dinners » Caprese Chicken Recipe

    Caprese Chicken Recipe

    Published: Jul 17, 2017 · Modified: May 7, 2021 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Caprese Chicken Recipe is an easy dinner recipe that turns boneless, skinless chicken breasts into a delicious 30 minute meal!
    Caprese Chicken in a skillet with sauce

    I love having easy, go-to dinner recipes that I can turn to on busy nights.

    This Caprese Chicken recipe is one of my favorites. It only takes 30 minutes to make and is a delicious, flavor-packed dinner.

    Caprese Chicken in a skillet next to a wooden bowl with tomatoes

    Each piece of chicken is topped with a slice of fresh mozzarella cheese, sautéed grape tomatoes, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

    The simplicity of this recipe makes it a great dinner to make in summer when tomatoes and basil are fresh. I serve it with a simple green salad and a loaf of whole-grain bread.

    This chicken re-heats well, and I always look forward to the leftovers for lunch the next day. Give it a try, and you'll want to add it to your regular dinner rotation, too!

    Caprese Chicken Recipe

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    Caprese Chicken Recipe

    Caprese Chicken Recipe

    Caprese Chicken Recipe is an easy dinner recipe that turns boneless, skinless chicken breasts into a delicious 30 minute meal!
    5 from 12 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 8 minutes
    Cook Time: 22 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 302kcal
    Author: Kate @ I Heart Eating

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves about 1 pound total
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • Salt and pepper
    • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
    • 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
    • 3 tablespoons torn fresh basil divided
    • 4 slices fresh mozzarella

    Instructions

    • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Add olive oil.
    • Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
    • Add chicken to pan, and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
    • Transfer cooked chicken to a plate.
    • Reduce heat to medium-low.
    • Add balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to skillet, and stir to combine.
    • Stir in garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
    • Add tomatoes. and season with salt.
    • Let tomatoes simmer until soft, 6-7 minutes.
    • Stir in half basil.
    • Return chicken to skillet.
    • Top with mozzarella, and cover to melt cheese.
    • Spoon tomatoes over chicken and sprinkle with remaining basil before serving.

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    Notes

    *Nutrition facts are estimates. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 319mg | Potassium: 575mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 615IU | Vitamin C: 7.7mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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    Kate got her first cookbook when she was five years old, and she hasn't stopped cooking since then! Her delicious recipes have been featured on Food Network, MSN, Better Homes & Gardens, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, and more. When she's not cooking or baking, she can be found on her mini farm with her husband and her five kids.

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    Comments

    1. Julie Frederick

      December 08, 2020 at 9:16 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe was soooo good!! Definitely going into outer weekly rotation.

      Reply
      • Kate

        December 09, 2020 at 9:28 am

        Thank you! I'm so glad that you liked it! =)

        Reply
      • Geraldine

        March 04, 2022 at 7:16 pm

        5 stars
        In my dinner rotation absolutely love it

        Reply
        • Kate

          March 04, 2022 at 9:53 pm

          Thank you!

          Reply
    2. Bev Greco

      June 04, 2020 at 8:36 pm

      Yummy! Doubled the recipe and used blackberry ginger vinegar rather than balsamic. So good.

      Reply
      • Kate

        June 08, 2020 at 8:55 am

        Yay! I'm glad it worked out well for you! =)

        Reply
    3. Kim

      March 21, 2020 at 7:22 pm

      5 stars
      ** AWESOME **

      Reply
      • Kate

        March 22, 2020 at 12:37 am

        Thank you so much! =)

        Reply
    4. Kelsey

      March 09, 2020 at 10:31 am

      5 stars
      I've made this once a week since I found this recipe and I've started doubling it so we can have it for lunches. We absolutely LOVE it. Thank you, Kate!

      Reply
      • Kate

        March 09, 2020 at 10:50 am

        Yay!! I'm so glad that you like it! Thanks for commenting. =)

        Reply
    5. Marjorie

      January 08, 2020 at 5:32 pm

      5 stars
      First time trying this recipe and my husband and I really enjoyed it. I used an aged balsamic which added a real depth of flavor to this dish. I didn’t have fresh basil but I will add it next time I make it. Served with fresh veggies and it made for a a lovely meal. Will definitely make again with no changes.

      Reply
      • Kate

        January 09, 2020 at 9:36 am

        Yay!! I'm so happy to hear that! Thanks for commenting!

        Reply
    6. Nancy

      September 24, 2019 at 10:21 am

      What’s a good side dish for this caprese chicken recipe

      Reply
      • Kate

        September 25, 2019 at 9:51 pm

        Hi! I serve it with a simple green salad. You could also serve it with pasta if you prefer.

        Reply
    7. Easy Chicken Recipes

      September 03, 2018 at 3:35 am

      5 stars
      Dear Kate,
      Caprese Chicken Recipe is a new recipe for me. I like your explanation. thank u for sharing with us.

      Reply
      • Kate

        September 03, 2018 at 3:08 pm

        Thanks! =)

        Reply
    8. Cami

      August 28, 2018 at 12:18 pm

      5 stars
      I made this and my kids asked me to make it the next night. This will be on our regular dinner menu. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Kate

        August 28, 2018 at 5:58 pm

        Yay!! I'm glad your family liked it! Thanks for coming back to comment. =)

        Reply
    9. Omg chocolate dessert

      July 13, 2018 at 1:38 am

      5 stars
      These look delish recipes. I Waiting for your next recipes post.

      Reply
      • Kate

        July 14, 2018 at 1:58 am

        Thank you! =)

        Reply
    10. Christina

      June 12, 2018 at 7:15 am

      5 stars
      Delicious!Kate. Thanks for Great sharing chicken recipe. I always love chicken. I will try this recipe but I confused that how much need pepper.

      Reply
      • Kate

        June 12, 2018 at 2:31 pm

        Thank you! You'll just want to season with salt and pepper according to your tastes. I usually use about 1/2 teaspoon. Hope that helps!

        Reply
    11. Vera Zecevic

      June 06, 2018 at 7:15 am

      5 stars
      Wow! What a unique chicken recipe! It's so fun to try new ideas like this. Stuffed chicken has so much flavor.

      Reply
      • Kate

        June 06, 2018 at 3:37 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    12. Kris

      May 25, 2018 at 5:40 pm

      I am definitely try this one. If I leave off the cheese I wonder what the Cholesterol would be.

      Reply
      • Kate

        May 25, 2018 at 5:43 pm

        It's one of my favorites! Without the cheese, it has 72 mg of cholesterol. =)

        Reply
    13. Kim

      April 25, 2018 at 5:43 am

      Such an interesting chicken recipe. I think I will it a try this weekend. Thank!

      Reply
      • Kate

        April 25, 2018 at 9:03 am

        Thanks! Hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    14. Sarah

      April 22, 2018 at 12:21 am

      5 stars
      Thank you! One of the best recipes I've tried. This chicken is crazy good!

      Reply
      • Kate

        April 22, 2018 at 12:23 am

        So glad you liked it! Thank you for the huge compliment! =)

        Reply

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