Best Balsamic Caprese Baked Chicken Recipes

BAKED CHICKEN CAPRESE

Steps:

• Lightly grease a 9×13" casserole dish and turn the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Place chicken breasts on a cutting board and cover with a piece of plastic wrap. Use a rolling pin, smooth meat mallet or small frying pan to pound the thick end of the chicken breasts so that they are close to uniform in size (this will ensure all the chicken is cooked at the same time).
• Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the baking dish.
• Whisk together balsamic vinegar, oil, pesto, honey, corn starch, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper.
• Place tomatoes in the baking dish around the chicken.
• Drizzle balsamic mixture over chicken and tomatoes.
• Bake at 425 degrees F for 15-23 minutes (the exact time will depend on the exact thickness of your chicken breasts), until chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F.
• Top each chicken breast with a slice of cheese. Return to the oven and broil for 1-2 minutes, just until melted.
• Sprinkle with fresh chopped basil and serve.

BAKED CAPRESE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, add chicken and season with the oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
• Heat a large and oven safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and butter. Sear the chicken for 3 to 5 minutes each side and until the chicken is golden brown on top.
• Add 1 cup of the tomatoes in the skillet and place the skillet in the oven. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. The chicken has to reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
• Remove the skillet from the oven. Top each chicken with mozzarella cheese. Then broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted completely.
• Serve immediately, drizzled with the balsamic glaze and garnished with basil and more fresh cherry tomato if desired.

CAPRESE BALSAMIC BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425F.
• Lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
• Arrange prepared tomatoes and red onions on the bottom of the baking dish; season with salt, pepper, and dried basil. Stir and set aside.
• Drizzle olive oil over chicken breasts.
• Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, basil, and oregano.
• Take the minced garlic with your fingers and rub it all over each chicken breast, rubbing in the seasonings at the same time.
• Arrange the chicken breasts over the tomatoes; set aside.
• In a small mixing bowl, combine balsamic vinegar and sweetener; whisk until well incorporated.
• Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the chicken and tomatoes; flip chicken over to coat all around.
• Bake for 23 to 25 minutes, or until chicken is done. Depending on the thickness of your chicken, it may need less or more time to cook through.
• Remove from oven and add shredded cheese over each chicken breast.
• Continue to bake for 3 to 4 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
• Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes.
• Drizzle sauce over chicken.
• Garnish with basil or parsley, and serve.

CAPRESE CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large shallow dish, combine salad dressing, chicken seasoning and Italian seasoning. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 4-6 hours. Drain chicken, discarding marinade., Preheat oven to 450°. In an ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Transfer skillet to oven; bake 15-18 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°., Top chicken with cheese and tomato. Bake 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Drizzle with vinegar; top with basil.

BALSAMIC CAPRESE BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Marinate the chicken in half of the balsamic vinaigrette for 20 minutes to overnight.
• Mix the remaining balsamic vinaigrette with the tomatoes and onions and place them in a baking pan before topping with the marinated chicken.
• Bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until the chicken is cooked through, about 25-35 minutes.
• Sprinkle the cheeses over the chicken and place under the broiler until the cheese has melted, about 1-2 minutes.