Baked Chicken Caprese

Name: Baked Chicken Caprese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Italian, European, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts, sliced in half; 1/2 cup pesto 2 roma tomatoes, sliced 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced balsamic glaze, to serve fresh basil, to serve; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste

7 steps

Prep:10minCook:30min

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 01:09:39 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories529.4 kcal (26%)

Total Fat38.3 g (55%)

Carbs5.6 g (2%)

Sugars3.6 g (4%)

Protein38.9 g (78%)

Sodium695.1 mg (35%)

Fiber0.7 g (2%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

2chicken breasts

large, sliced in half

½ cuppesto

2roma tomatoes

8 ozfresh mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450ºF

Step 2

Place chicken breasts in a rectangle 9x12 inch casserole dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray or olive oil

Step 3

Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper

Step 4

Spread pesto evenly over chicken breasts

Step 5

Add 2-3 slices of fresh Mozzarella cheese on top of each chicken breast

Step 6

Bake for 25 minutes, depending on the thickness of chicken

Step 7

Allow to rest 5 minutes before slicing or serving. When serving, top each chicken breast with slices of roma tomatoes and fresh chopped basil. Drizzle balsamic glaze on top of each.