Discover a mouthwatering Chicken Caprese recipe that combines tender chicken breasts, flavorful marinade, melted mozzarella, and fresh tomato-basil goodness. A delightful dish for your next dinner – try it today!
Ingredients:
- For the Chicken Marinade:
- 2 Chicken Breasts, halved
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- For the Tomatoes:
- Cherry Tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- Fresh Basil Leaves, chopped
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- For the Topping:
- Basil Pesto
- Mozzarella Slices
- Instructions:
- Chicken Marinade:
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Flatten the thicker part of the chicken breasts using a meat mallet.
- Brush the chicken breasts with the marinade.
- Tomatoes:
- Toss the cherry tomatoes in olive oil, chopped basil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Cooking:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan.
- Brown the chicken from both sides, but don’t cook it through, as it will continue to cook in the oven.
- Transfer the browned chicken to a baking dish coated with cooking spray.
- Top each chicken breast with mozzarella slices.
- Bake in the oven at 200°C/400°F for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. The baking time may vary depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts.
- Assembling:
- Remove from the oven.
- Top each chicken breast with about 3 tablespoons of pesto, a scoop of the seasoned tomatoes, and some freshly cracked pepper.
- Serving:
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- I hope you find this format helpful for your Chicken Caprese recipe! 😊