Caprese Chicken
This Caprese Chicken is a delicious and easy twist on the classic Caprese salad. Juicy, seasoned chicken breasts are seared and baked to perfection, then topped with melty mozzarella, sweet grape tomatoes, sautéed onions, and fragrant basil. A drizzle of balsamic glaze ties everything together for a flavorful, restaurant-quality meal that’s ready in about 35 minutes!
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cups grape tomatoes halved
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil sliced
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat Oven – Set your oven to 400°F.
- Prep Ingredients – Dice the onion and slice the grape tomatoes.
- Season Chicken – Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear Chicken – Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Bake Chicken – Transfer chicken to a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Sauté Vegetables – In the same pan, cook onions and tomatoes over medium heat until softened and juicy. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Melt Mozzarella – In the last 3 minutes of baking, remove chicken from the oven, top with mozzarella slices, and return to bake for the last 3 minutes or until melted.
- Assemble & Serve – Spoon the sautéed onion-tomato mixture over the chicken, garnish with fresh basil, and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Serve immediately!