Baked Caprese Chicken
This Baked Caprese Chicken is juicy, cheesy, and full of fresh tomato and basil flavor. It’s an easy oven-baked dinner that feels fancy but comes together in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 –3 medium tomatoes sliced
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with a little olive oil or cooking spray.
- Season the chicken: Place chicken breasts in the dish. Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning on both sides. Drizzle olive oil over them.
- Bake the chicken for 20–22 minutes, or until the chicken is nearly cooked through (internal temp should reach about 160°F).
- Top with tomato and mozzarella: Remove the chicken from the oven. Place 2 slices of tomato and 1–2 slices of mozzarella on top of each breast.
- Bake again: Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 5–7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the chicken reaches 165°F inside.
- Add basil and glaze: Remove from the oven. Let rest 5 minutes. Add fresh basil leaves and drizzle balsamic glaze over the top.
- Serve hot with rice, pasta, salad, or crusty bread. Enjoy!
Notes
Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes after baking to lock in juices.