Baked Caprese Chicken

By Ellie

6 Person

30 Minutes

335 Calories

Baked Caprese Chicken with Italian seasoned chicken breast, sweet oven roasted tomatoes, savory balsamic vinegar, and melted mozzarella cheese. This 30-minute Oven-Baked Chicken with tomatoes and mozzarella cheese will have everyone begging for seconds. This is one of those dinner recipes that is a classic go-to because it is so easy and everyone loves it.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups s Grated Mozzarella Cheese
2 tbsp. Brown Sugar
3 tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
1/3 cup Red Onion diced
1 1/2 cups Fresh Tomatoes such as Campari
1/2 tsp. Pepper
1 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
3/4 tsp. Dried Oregano
3/4 tsp. Dried Basil
2 tbsp. Olive Oil
5-6 slices chicken breast

Method

01

Preheat oven to 425 ℉ degrees.
02

Place chicken breast in a baking dish or cast-iron skillet. Sprinkle with olive oil, basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
03

Place halved tomatoes and diced onion all around the chicken.
04

Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar and brown sugar.
05

Bake for 18-24 minutes, depending on the thickness of chicken breast.
06

After chicken is cooked through, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
07

Set oven to broil and place baking pan or skillet on the top rack. Broil for about 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
08

Sprinkle with fresh basil or Italian parsley.
09

Serve by drizzling balsamic sauce and tomatoes all over the chicken.