Chicken Caprese

Chicken Caprese is a delicious, healthy dinner recipe bursting with flavor. Grilled Chicken Breast that’s seasoned then topped with fresh mozzarella, a slice of ripe tomato, basil, and balsamic reduction.

It can be made on a gas grill or on the stovetop with a grill pan for a quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe! We love easy recipes and this one is always a favorite.

Chicken Caprese Recipe – Healthy Dinner!

This Italian chicken recipe is inspired by a classic caprese salad made with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil!

It not only tastes amazing, but it’s healthy as well! You can absolutely create a delicious dish that doesn’t take much effort and have it taste as though it took hours to make.

We love pairing this grilled chicken with Grilled Asparagus and Grilled Sweet Potatoes for sides.

Everything is quick and easy, plus healthy so I feel good eating it and feeding it to my family!

Why This Chicken Caprese Recipe Works!

• During the summer prepare your chicken on the grill, but in the winter grab a grill pan and make it indoors if you’d like. Both ways tastes amazing!
• It’s a quick and easy dinner packed with flavor! Did we also mention it’s healthy?
• The prep time is only 10 minutes! It’s a perfect summer meal for the family.

Ingredients Needed

• Boneless skinless chicken breasts – Make sure to try and buy chicken breasts that are the same size and thickness, or pound them to the same thickness. Another great option is to buy thin cut chicken breasts, which will cook faster and more evenly.
• Olive oil
• Seasonings – Kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried basil
• Tomato – Cut these thick or mix it up and use halved cherry tomatoes.
• Fresh mozzarella cheese – Make sure this is FRESH mozzarella it’s the key to getting that caprese taste.
• Balsamic glaze – You can buy it at the store or learn how to make balsamic reduction at home!
• Fresh basil leaves – Don’t use dried!

How to Make Chicken Caprese

• Season Chicken – Brush olive over chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper. In a small bowl mix the garlic powder, dried oregano, and dried basil. Sprinkle on chicken.
• Grill – Place chicken on a preheated outdoor grill or grill pan over the stovetop. Cook 3-5 minutes per side or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees F. Cook time will vary depending on the thickness of your chicken breast.
• Top – Top the cooked chicken with a slice of mozzarella cheese and cook for one more minute. Remove chicken from grill and place chicken on serving dish. Top each breast with tomato slices, basil and drizzle with balsamic glaze.

Expert Tips!

• Pound out your chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure even cooking. This will help to cook them evenly and a thinner side won’t be dry and overcooked or the thicker side won’t be cooked through.
• Make certain to slice the cheese and the tomatoes thick so that the flavors stay strong with the taste of the chicken!
• Using fresh mozzarella is the key to really bringing out that caprese taste and flavor.
• Want to add more flavor? Try drizzling a little pesto or extra virgin olive oil over the top or garnish with more fresh herbs like chopped parsley.

What Should I Serve With Chicken Caprese?

There are so many great dishes that you can serve! You can whip up some Easy Grilled Vegetables to have a nice, light side dish or even some Smoked Baked Potatoes as well.

The whole family will love this fresh and fast chicken dish! The flavors are so good – you’ll want it in your summer dinner rotation!

More Easy Grilled Chicken Dinner Recipes!

• Bruschetta Chicken – Seasoned and grilled chicken topped with homemade bruschetta and balsamic glaze!
• Grilled Pineapple Chicken – Marinated, grilled chicken breasts topped with grilled pineapple slices.
• Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Burger – Delicious Grilled Chicken Breast that is marinated in a Teriyaki marinade then topped with grilled pineapple, red onion, cheese and a toasted bun.

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Chicken Caprese

Chicken Caprese is a quick and healthy dinner recipe. Seasoned chicken breast that is grilled and topped with Mozzarella, tomato, basil and a balsamic reduction.

Prep:10 mins

Cook:10 mins

Total:20 mins

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
• ▢ 1 Tbsp olive oil
• ▢ ½ tsp kosher salt
• ▢ ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• ▢ ½ tsp garlic powder
• ▢ ¼ tsp dried oregano
• ▢ ¼ tsp dried basil
• ▢ 4 thick slices of ripe tomato
• ▢ 4 ounce fresh mozzarella cheese sliced into 4 slices
• ▢ ¼ c. balsamic glaze or balsamic reduction
• ▢ ¼ c. thinly sliced basil

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Instructions

• Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat.
• Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
• Mix together garlic powder, dried oregano and dried basil. Sprinkle over the chicken.
• Place the chicken on the grill or in the grill pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Cook time will vary depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts.
• When chicken is done top with a slice of mozzarella cheese and cook for 1 more minute or until cheese is just melted.
• Remove from heat and place chicken breasts on a plate. Top each breast with 1 slice of tomato, thinly sliced basil and salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve.

Tips

• Pound out your chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure even cooking. This will help to cook them evenly and a thinner side won’t be dry and overcooked or the thicker side won’t be cooked through.
• Make certain to slice the cheese and the tomatoes thick so that the flavors stay strong with the taste of the chicken! 
• Using fresh mozzarella is the key to really bringing out that caprese taste and flavor. 
• To make a balsamic reduction, simmer 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar over medium heat until it has reduced by 1/2.

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 281kcal (14%), Carbohydrates: 10g (3%), Protein: 31g (62%), Fat: 13g (20%), Saturated Fat: 5g (31%), Cholesterol: 95mg (32%), Sodium: 602mg (26%), Potassium: 558mg (16%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 4g (4%), Vitamin A: 1262IU (25%), Vitamin C: 8mg (10%), Calcium: 178mg (18%), Iron: 1mg (6%)

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We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box is calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.