Baked Caprese Chicken
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Make this juicy baked caprese chicken for dinner tonight! It features juicy chicken breast topped with gooey mozzarella cheese, fresh tomato, and fresh basil. It’s the perfect easy weeknight dinner that will be ready in just 35 minutes.
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❤️Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This chicken recipe is easy to assemble, with just 10 minutes of prep time before it bakes in the oven. It also includes minimal ingredients, making it cost less, too.
The chicken is brushed with olive oil and then seasoned well. The olive oil helps keep the chicken juicy while giving the outside a great texture. The fresh sliced tomato and basil add the perfect pop of freshness that just screams summer.
Overall, it is a simple and delicious recipe I’m sure you will love.
If you’re looking for some side dish inspiration, try my recipes for Roasted Broccoli, Crispy Roasted Zucchini and Squash, Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes, or Cauliflower Rice.
📋Ingredients
Scroll to the bottom for the complete list of ingredient measurements and printable recipe card.
📖 Ingredient Swaps
Canned Tomatoes: You can substitute the fresh tomato for a 16-ounce can of diced tomatoes. Simply pour the canned tomatoes over the chicken at the same time you would add the fresh tomatoes.
Dried Basil: If you cannot get your hands on fresh basil, 1 tablespoon of dried basil can be sprinkled over the chicken before serving.
Shredded Mozzarella: Shredded mozzarella may be used in place of sliced mozzarella. However, it will not melt quite as smoothly.
🔪Step-by-Step Instructions
👩🏻🍳Expert Cooking Tips
Fresh ingredients will give you the best possible outcome for baked caprese chicken. If possible, purchase a small basil plant to keep on your counter. It will give you the freshest basil for your recipes.
To ensure your chicken is cooked thoroughly (without having to cut it open), I highly recommend getting a meat thermometer. They are inexpensive and can be found at both your local grocery store and on Amazon.
💭Recipe FAQs
Serve it with a side of roasted vegetables or garden salad plus creamy mashed potatoes.
Caprese chicken is made of chicken breast, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, tomato, basil, and spices.
Bake chicken breast at 425°F for 25 minutes. The chicken should reach and internal temperature of 165°F.
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Baked Caprese Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 6 ounces mozzarella cheese sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 3 large tomatoes sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 1/4 cup chopped basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease a 9×9 square baking dish and set aside.
- Brush the olive oil on both sides of the chicken breasts and place them in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Bake chicken for 15 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and add mozzarella and tomato slices on top. Return chicken to the oven for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the baked chicken caprese from the oven. Sprinkle each piece of chicken with fresh basil and serve!
