Easy Caprese Chicken Recipes

EASY CHICKEN CAPRESE

Steps:

• If the chicken breasts are large and thick, cut them horizontally through the middle to make thinner cutlets or pieces. If you like, use a kitchen mallet to tenderize and flatten the chicken breasts before cooking. This helps them quick quickly and evenly.
• Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
• Heat an indoor griddle or pan over high heat. Drizzle about 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil to coat bottom of pan. (See notes if you prefer to use an outdoor grill).
• Add the chicken and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until done (chicken's internal temperature should register 165 degrees F).
• In the last couple minutes or so of cooking, top each piece of chicken with a bit of the basil pesto then add a mozzarella slice on top.
• Remove from heat. Add fresh basil leaves and tomato slices on top of each chicken piece and finish with a little balsamic reduction (or balsamic glaze). Finally, sprinkle fresh basil ribbons and serve!

EASY CAPRESE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of chicken breasts.*
• Heat skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. When oil ripples and butter has melted, add chicken breasts and cook for 3 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
• Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. When butter has melted, add onion and saute for 5 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar and grated garlic; cook, stirring for 1 minute.
• Stir in diced tomatoes and fresh basil; bring to a simmer. Continue to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.
• Reduce heat to low. Tuck cooked chicken breasts back into sauce, turn breasts to coat with sauce. Top each chicken breast with mozzarella. Cover and cook until cheese melts, or place under broiler (if skillet is oven-safe) to melt cheese.
• Garnish with additional fresh basil.

BAKED CAPRESE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Pour 1/4 cup dressing into a small bowl.
• Arrange chicken breasts evenly in the center of a grill pan. Brush both sides of the chicken breasts with dressing; season with salt and pepper.
• Pour remaining 1/4 cup dressing into a mixing bowl. Add tomatoes and basil. Toss to coat evenly with the dressing.
• Spread the tomato mixture evenly around chicken in a single layer.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove pan from oven and top chicken with fresh mozzarella; return pan to oven.
• Continue baking until mozzarella cheese is golden brown and bubbly and chicken is fully cooked, about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

THE BEST CHICKEN CAPRESE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400° F.
• Use a thin, sharp knife to slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Season both sides with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat with the olive oil and butter. Once the butter has melted into the olive oil, add the chicken breasts to the pan, being careful not to crowd. Cook on each side until lightly browned and easily release from the pan, about 3-4 minutes each.
• Slather the tops of each chicken breast with the basil pesto, about 1-2 tablespoons per chicken breast. Top each chicken breast with a slice of mozzarella and a few slices of tomato. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for 10-12 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165° F. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

CAPRESE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375˚F
• Lay the chicken breasts flat in a baking dish. Spread 1 tbsp of pesto evenly on each chicken breast. Top with tomato slices and cheese.
• Bake for 30-40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165˚F
• Garnish with fresh basil and serve with your favorite sides. Enjoy!

CAPRESE CHICKEN

Steps:

• 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.

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.

EASY CAPRESE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 200ºc/400ºf.
• In a hot oven-proof frying pan, add a splash of oil then brown the chicken on both sides, seasoning well with salt and pepper.
• Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
• Add the tomatoes, garlic and basil to the pan and allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the chicken back to the pan and top with the mozzarella.
• Place in the oven and allow to cook for 10-15 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil.
• Serve.