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!

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This Italian chicken caprese recipe is inspired by a classic caprese salad made with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, 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 You’ll Love This Recipe

• This is an anytime dish. During the summer prepare your chicken on the grill, but in the winter grab a grill pan and make it indoors. Both ways taste 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 your busy family.

Is caprese the same as bruschetta?

No, caprese is not the same as bruschetta. Traditionally, caprese is a mozzarella, tomato and basil salad while bruschetta is a tomato mixture that is served on toasted bread.

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 chicken cutlets, which will cook faster and more evenly.
• Olive oil – This will help the seasonings stick to the chicken breasts.
• Seasoning – 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 cook Chicken Caprese

1. Brush olive oil all over chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
2. In a small bowl mix the garlic powder, dried oregano, and dried basil. Sprinkle on chicken.
3. Place chicken breasts 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 Fahrenheit.
4. Top the chicken with a slice of mozzarella cheese and cook for one more minute.
5. Remove chicken from grill and place on serving dish. Top each breast with tomato slices and fresh basil. Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

How to serve caprese chicken

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.

If you want to add a grilled garlic toast to the mix, we’ve got a great one for you to try.

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

How to store leftovers

Store cooked, cooled chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you know ahead of time how many chicken caprese will be eaten, only add the toppings to the number you need so you just store the plain chicken breast.

How to reheat leftovers

To ensure you do not dry out the chicken, reheat it in the oven for about 10 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit with a little bit of water or chicken broth in the pan.

Add your cheese and bake another minute or two before removing from the oven and topping with tomato slice, fresh basil and balsamic drizzle.

This easy grilled chicken caprese recipe is going to be added to your regular rotation. Everyone in your family will love how light and fresh it is while it is bursting with flavor. Enjoy it all year by cooking it outside on the grill or inside on the stove with a grill pan.

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 minutes mins

Cook:10 minutes mins

Total:20 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ▢ ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon dried basil
• ▢ 4 thick slices of ripe tomato
• ▢ 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced into 4 slices
• ▢ ¼ cup balsamic glaze or balsamic reduction for drizzling
• ▢ ¼ cup thinly sliced basil

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 Fahrenheit. Cook time will vary depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts.
• When chicken is done, top each chicken breast 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. 
• To make a balsamic reduction, simmer 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar over medium heat until it has reduced by 1/2.

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.