Caprese Chicken

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I love caprese salad and I'm always trying to find new ways to make chicken dishes and eat a bit healthier. Plus the basil in my garden is growing out of control! Everyone who's made it raves about it and makes it again and again!

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

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

    close up view of Caprese Chicken garnished with cheese and fresh basil on a white plate
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Cook’s Note

This can also be done on the grill, but my family agrees it's juicier this way!

310 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

583 Calories
40g Fat
11g Carbs
44g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 583
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40g 51%
Saturated Fat 12g 61%
Cholesterol 132mg 44%
Sodium 1279mg 56%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 44g 88%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 371mg 29%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 313mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.