One Pan Caprese Chicken

This one pan caprese chicken bake takes the classic combination of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil to new heights. This recipe is both prepared and baked to perfection in one pan, minimizing your dishes. With each bite you will experience a harmonious marriage of vibrant ingredients that come together effortlessly.

This is a top view photo of the one pan baked caprese chicken on a bed of zucchini orzo with mushrooms with a fork cutting into the chicken.

This one pan caprese chicken recipe shines brightest during the peak of summer's bounty. As the sun-drenched days bring forth a plethora of ripe, juicy tomatoes and fragrant basil, this dish effortlessly captures the essence of the season's flavors.

This was one pan dish is inspired by my one pan lemon chicken orzo.

This is a side view photo of the one pan baked caprese chicken on a bed of zucchini orzo with mushrooms.

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Ingredients

Chicken Breast
Avocado Oil
Salt
Pepper
Fresh tomatoes
Fresh Basil
Balsamic glaze
Mushrooms (Optional)

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400 F and set your rack to the middle position.
Butterfly the chicken breast: Place the chicken breast on a clean work surface. Hold a long sharp knife along the long side of the chicken and then slice through the breast almost to the end, being careful not to cut all the way through.
Add your butterflied chicken breast to a 9x13 pan. Drizzle the chicken with avocado oil and season with salt and pepper on the top of the breasts and then open your chicken breast to the butterfly position and repeat to make sure your chicken is well seasoned.
Add 2 slices of fresh mozarella to one side of each chicken breast and then add 2-3 thin slices of fresh tomatoes on top of the mozarella. Fold the empty side of the chicken on top of the side with the filling and then use 2 toothpicks to secure the chicken.
Add the mushrooms into the pan surrounding the chicken breast, drizzle with avocado oil, and season with your salt and pepper.
Bake for about 20-23 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F. Once the chicken is cooked through, remove the chicken from heat and garnish with freshly sliced basil and then drizzle with your balsamic glaze. Serve with your favorite starchy vegetable or grain.

Hint: You can also add in basil leaves on top of the tomato slices to up the flavor.

Substitutions

Dairy-free: You can substitute the fresh mozzarella for a dairy-free cashew milk mozzarella to make this recipe dairy-free.
Mushrooms: Feel free to skip the mushrooms if you don't have any or you're not a fan.

This recipe is already gluten-free.

Variations

Baby Led Weaning/Toddler Friendly- use less salt to make this recipe baby led weaning and toddler friendly.

This recipe is already kid-friendly.

Equipment

All you need to make this one pan baked caprese chicken recipe is a 9×13 ceramic baking dish or pan.

For those that are looking for something similar to the pan I used in my reel, here is a baking dish I found on amazon with great reviews.

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Storage

You can store leftovers in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Top tip

Make sure not to overcook your chicken so that it doesn't get tough and dry!

FAQ

Is this recipe gluten-free?

Yes, this recipe is gluten-free without any modifications.

Can I make this recipe dairy-free?

Yes! You can make this recipe dairy-free by substituting for a cashew milk mozzarella cheese.

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