Name: Roasted Caprese Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breast; 2 Tbsp Olive oil; 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp Garlic powder; 1 cup Fresh tomatoes, diced; 2 cloves Fresh garlic, chopped; 2 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar; 2 cups Shredded mozzarella; 3-4 leaves Fresh basil, chopped; you could used 1tsp dried basil

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Roasted Caprese Chicken is tender and juicy chicken, topped with melted mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and drizzled with balsamic vinegar.

How to Avoid Overcooked Chicken

Hi, my name is Jenn and I overcook chicken…like ALL the time.

I think it’s more of a paranoia thing about raw chicken, but no matter how often I tell myself it’s okay, I always err on the side of caution and my chicken comes out dry.

This was NOT the case with this recipe my friends! I was pleasantly surprised that it was tender, and juicy!

How Do You Know When Meat is Cooked?

It’s likely you will overcook than undercook meat; sounds about right in my case. I found this handy guide that you may enjoy perusing but here are some basic guidelines for cooking meat:

Chicken (breasts) should be cooked to an internal temp of 150°F / dark meat like thighs should be cooked to 165°F (this was news to me, as I always thought it was 165!)
Pork is perfectly fine when pink and should be cooked to an internal temp of 145°F (medium) up to 160°F (well). Someday maybe I’ll be a grown up and be fine with pink pork but I’m not there yet…
Beef from a good butcher is apparently perfectly fine raw, but that’s not how I roll, so if you’re anything like me, here’s a nice guide:
- Steaks rare (120°F), medium-rare (130°F), or medium (140°F), or medium-well (150°F).
- Roasts rare (135°F), med-rare (140°F), medium (150°F), med-well (155°F)

Roasted Chicken in a Cast Iron Skillet

Roasting chicken in a cast iron skillet really takes it to another level, giving not only the chicken but the sauce and delicious depth of flavor.

If you don’t have a cast iron skillet, no worries, it is just as delicious if you want to use a baking dish.

Balsamic Chicken

I loved the caramelization from the balsamic vinegar and the tomatoes. I

used an aged balsamic so there was already some sweetness to it, but you could easily add a little bit of brown sugar sprinkle to the pan when you add the vinegar. It gives it a nice balance.

What to Eat with Roasted Caprese Chicken

I paired this dish with my Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower and it was amazing! Feel free to add your own side dish – angel hair pasta, some zucchini or summer squash, or rice.

I hope you and your family enjoy this recipe for Roasted Caprese Chicken!

Roasted Caprese Chicken Recipe

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

A delicious savory sauce is created when you roast fresh tomatoes and it's the perfect compliment to chicken!

Easy Roasted Caprese Chicken looks fancy but isn't!

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breast
2 Tbsp Olive oil
1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp Garlic powder
1 cup Fresh tomatoes, diced
2 cloves Fresh garlic, chopped
2 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
2 cups Shredded mozzarella
3-4 leaves Fresh basil, chopped; you could used 1tsp dried basil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees
Season the chicken generously with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper
Place the chicken in a cast iron skillet or in a baking dish (a baking sheet won't allow proper simmering and sauce making)
Top the chicken with fresh tomatoes and chopped garlic
Drizzle with balsamic vinegar
Bake for approximately 20-22 minutes or until thermometer reads at least 160 degrees**you're going to broil this a little longer towards the end so we want to make sure it's not going to overcook
When almost done, remove from the oven (if using a cast iron skillet, remember NOT to grab the handle without a mitt!)
Set oven to broil
Top chicken with cheese and USING THE OVEN MITT (I feel I need to remind you because I may or may not have forgotten this myself...)
Broil for about 5 minutes or until cheese is brown and bubbly
Remove and spoon the tomato balsamic sauce onto the chicken
Top with fresh basil
Serve with your favorite side dish!

Nutrition Information

Yield 4 servings Serving Size 1 grams
Amount Per Serving Calories 492Total Fat 22gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 12gCholesterol 173mgSodium 427mgCarbohydrates 8gFiber 1gSugar 3gProtein 64g

Nutrition calculation is offered as a courtesy and no guarantee that the information will be completely accurate. The data provided are a product of online nutrition calculators and should be considered an estimate only. I am not a registered dietician nor a certified nutritionist. For more accurate information, or if you have dietary restrictions, please consult a trusted professional. A Healthy Makeover strongly supports Intuitive Eating, body trust, and Health at Every Size.