Baked Caprese Chicken with Balsamic Glaze
Bake chicken breasts topped with tomato, mozzarella, and basil, finished with a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze for a simple, flavorful dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian Inspired
- Diet: Low Carb Caprese Chicken
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 8 thin slices of ripe tomato
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle evenly with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bake the chicken for 15 minutes.
- Remove the dish from the oven. Top each chicken breast with two tomato slices and one slice of fresh mozzarella cheese.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven. Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil over the chicken.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the top of each piece before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can sear the chicken in a skillet for 2 minutes per side before placing it in the oven.
- Use fresh, high-quality mozzarella for the best melt and flavor.
- If you do not have balsamic glaze, simmer 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan until it reduces by half to create your own glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 19
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 130