Chicken Caprese Recipe | Happy healthy eating

This is juicy, baked Chicken Caprese It is drizzled with balsamic reduction for a delicious dish you will love! Every bite is filled with fresh basil, melted mozzarella and sweet roasted tomatoes for a mouth-watering chicken dinner you'll never regret.

Why You'll Love This Chicken Caprese Recipe

This hearty chicken caprese is so good, you'll never want to go back to a regular chicken dinner!

• effortlessly Most of the cooking is done in the oven, so you don't have to do much.
• Italian taste. Melty mozzarella, balsamic reduction and juicy cherry tomatoes are in every bite.
• healthy Making sauces at home saves you from the added sodium and sugars found in store-bought sauces.
• A little cleanliness. Since you only need one skillet to throw this recipe together, there's very little clean-up involved.

What you will need

Cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy mozzarella give this chicken caprese its Italian flair. Scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact amounts.

for chicken

• chicken- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are easiest to work with.
• salt and pepper – Kosher salt and freshly-cracked black pepper are best.
• Avocado oil- Feel free to use olive oil or coconut oil.
• cherry tomatoes – Avoid regular tomatoes because they are too fleshy.
• Mint – Parsley also works.
• Mozzarella – It has to be fresh mozzarella.

to reduce

• Flavored Vinegar – There is no exchange for this.
• Dijon Mustard – Stone-ground mustard is a good substitute but avoid American yellow mustard.
• honey – Agave nectar can be used instead.
• olive oil – Feel free to use avocado oil.
• garlic- Fresh garlic and garlic paste are best.
• salt and pepper – Add them to taste.

How to Make Chicken Caprese with Balsamic Reduction

You'll love that you can accomplish other things in the oven as this easy chicken dinner with tangy balsamic reduction bakes. Scroll to the bottom of the post for the full recipe card.

• Make the balsamic sauce. Preheat oven to 400F. Whisk the sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Set aside 2 tablespoons for later.
• Cook the chicken. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add avocado oil and chicken. Fry it for 3-4 minutes on each side.

• Add the sauce. Stir 1 cup cherry tomatoes into skillet. Pour the balsamic sauce over the top (don't add the reserved sauce yet).
• Bake it. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
• Melt it. Remove the chicken from the oven. Top each slice with mozzarella. Return to oven until melted.
• serve Cut the remaining tomatoes in half. Remove chicken from heat. Garnish with tomatoes, basil and reserved sauce. Serve and enjoy!

Tips for success

From making it a stove-only dinner to adding heat, this simple chicken caprese will be your go-to dinner no matter what.

• Go to the store to buy. If you're in a rush, use a store-bought balsamic reduction to save time.
• Add vegetables. Stir 1 cup chopped mushrooms into skillet with cherry tomatoes. Bake as usual. They will release moisture in the oven and help keep the chicken juicy.
• Use a meat thermometer. After baking, stick a meat thermometer into the thickest part of each chicken breast. Make sure it reads 165F, otherwise it's not cooked.
• Make it spicy. Sprinkle red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to taste for heat. Peppermint oil also works.
• It is flat. To ensure even cooking, wrap each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken until it is evenly thick (between 3/4-1″).
• Use leftovers. You don't use the stove for this. Reduce sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat until thickened. Set it aside. Saute cherry tomatoes in a large skillet with avocado oil. keep a piece of me Garlic Herb Roasted Turkey Add mozzarella to skillet and top. Cover the skillet and heat until hot and melted. Serve and drizzle with sauce to taste.

Serving advice

This succulent chicken caprese is a great main dish for dinner. Pair with a veggie side, soup or pasta to complete the meal. I love it with me Arugula salad or Classic Wedge Salad. my Asparagus with lemon zest Also great. For a soup alternative, try mine Tuscan White Bean Soup. Don't forget a side of me Pesto Pasta with Fries.

How to store and reheat leftovers

Melty mozzarella and sweet tomatoes keep this from being a freezer-friendly recipe, but you can definitely make it ahead of time.

• Fridge: Keep it in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Keep it away from direct heat and sunlight.
• To reheat it: Microwave for one minute or until heated through. You can heat it in a pan on medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side.

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