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One-Pan Baked Balsamic Caprese Chicken

Two servings of juicy Caprese chicken topped with melted mozzarella, roasted cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and balsamic glaze.
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Make this easy baked Caprese chicken for a quick weeknight dinner. This recipe uses fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil with a simple balsamic glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Place the chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle evenly with oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Arrange the halved tomatoes around the chicken.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove the pan from the oven. Top each chicken breast with slices of mozzarella cheese and a few basil pieces.
  6. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. While the chicken finishes baking, prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly into a glaze.
  8. Remove the chicken from the oven. Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the chicken and tomatoes. Garnish with remaining fresh basil before serving.

Notes

  • For juicier chicken, pound the breasts to an even thickness before seasoning.
  • If you do not have fresh mozzarella, use low-moisture mozzarella, but drain it well first.
  • You can substitute fresh basil with 1 teaspoon of dried basil added during the initial seasoning step, reserving some fresh for garnish.

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