Caprese Chicken
Published Apr 26, 2022
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You’ll simply love this 20-minute Chicken Caprese recipe with fresh basil, mozzarella, and sweet tomatoes. This dish is a variation of a beloved classic Italian salad turned into dinner, and it’s perfect for any weeknight.
Caprese Chicken
Ingredients
- 16 ounces boneless, , skinless chicken breast
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, , minced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 20 sweet cherry tomatoes
- 4 tablespoons fresh basil, , chopped
- 5 ounces mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into long pieces, each about 2 inches wide. Season the chicken with sweet paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add chicken and cook for around 3-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Reduce the heat, add garlic, and cook for 30 seconds.
- Slowly add the balsamic vinegar, stir, and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and cook for 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from the heat. Stir in the basil, add mozzarella on top and cover with a lid to melt. Transfer to a plate and serve with gluten-free bread, toast, or baguette slices. It also tastes great paired with rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 691kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 69gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 199mgSodium: 1161mgPotassium: 1339mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1771IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 411mgIron: 3mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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