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Caprese Chicken, baked chicken with pesto, mozzarella, and tomatoes with balsamic glaze.
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Caprese Chicken

Easy Caprese Chicken baked with juicy chicken breasts, fresh pesto, ripe tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, then finished with a sweet balsamic glaze. A flavorful, 5-ingredient dinner ready with minimal prep.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked chicken, caprese chicken, caprese chicken bake
Servings: 4
Calories: 698kcal
Author: Rachael

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breast
  • 1 cup pesto homemade or store-bought
  • 3 vine-ripened tomatoes sliced
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella sliced
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a casserole dish in a single layer.
  • Spread the pesto evenly over the top of the chicken.
  • Layer the sliced tomatoes over the pesto.
  • Add the fresh mozzarella slices on top.
  • Bake: Bake for 40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Finish with balsamic: Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the hot chicken right before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 698kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 65g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 195mg | Sodium: 1203mg | Potassium: 1101mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2470IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 407mg | Iron: 2mg