One Pan Caprese Chicken
Elevate your summer dining with this one pan caprese chicken- a harmonious blend of tender chicken, ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and aromatic basil, all easily baked in one pan.
Equipment
- 1 9x13 ceramic baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Chicken Breast Fillets or 2 Chicken Breast Fillets
- 4 Slices Fresh Mozzarella about ½ a ball
- 4-6 Slices Fresh Tomato or ½ cup baby tomatoes, sliced in half
- 4-5 Sprigs Fresh Basil Sliced
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Glaze Drizzled
Instructions
- Pre-heat 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.
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Notes
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.
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. Disclaimer: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if you choose to purchase through qualifying links.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!Nutrition
Calories: 465kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 61gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 1203mgPotassium: 1029mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1115IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 313mgIron: 1mg
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