How to Make Caprese Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Caprese Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the classic flavors of Caprese salad with succulent grilled chicken. This dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner, and can also be a show-stopping main course for a special occasion.

The key ingredients in this recipe are ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil, which are all staple elements of the traditional Caprese salad. These ingredients are then combined with juicy, tender chicken ...

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Ingredients

  • 4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 cup Italian salad dressing
  • 1 tablespoon Italian herb seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon chicken seasoning (such as Grill Mates® Montreal Chicken Seasoning)
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 4 (1/2 inch thick) slices fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 4 (1/2 inch thick) slices tomato
  • 4 large fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place chicken breasts, Italian salad dressing, Italian herb seasoning, and chicken seasoning into a resealable plastic bag, knead bag several times to coat chicken with marinade, and squeeze air from the bag. Seal and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  • Pour canola oil into a large cast iron or ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Heat the oil until a small droplet of water pops in the oil. Remove chicken breasts from marinade and discard used marinade. Place chicken breasts into hot oil, fry for 2 minutes, and flip chicken.
  • Place skillet into the preheated oven and bake until chicken is no longer pink inside and the juices run clear, about 12 minutes. Top each chicken breast with a slice of mozzarella cheese and a tomato slice.
  • Return to oven and bake until cheese has melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer chicken breasts to a serving platter and top each with a basil leaf and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
  • Nutrition

    583 cal.

    • Total Fat: 40g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 132mg
    • Sodium: 1279mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 44g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 371mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 313mg