This fresh Caprese Chicken with Balsamic Reduction is a good way to spice up your chicken dishes during the week. This chicken recipe is so delicious and super easy to make!
Caprese Chicken with Balsamic Reduction
I know, I know. I just posted a Caprese dish last week. You’re probably thinking… “Change it up a bit Krista!” 🙂
But guess in my defense, I’m having surgery this morning to get my wisdom teeth removed {finally} and I needed a recipe to post for you in a snap. 🙂 This was a recipe I had been saving for a while now. I was waiting for the right time to pop another Caprese dish on you. Lucky you, you get it earlier than I had planned! 🙂
Just keep in mind, while you are making this dish. I will be sitting at home with bags of frozen peas over my puffy cheeks, “eating” liquids and dreaming of solid foods. I hope I heal fast, I don’t know how long I will be able to stay on a liquid diet.
Anywho, this Caprese Chicken dish topped with a Homemade Balsamic Reduction will definitely be a crowd pleaser. Not only for you, because it is super easy and fast to make. But because all of the flavors go so well together and compliment each other perfectly. I hope you enjoy it!
How to Make The Best Caprese Chicken
To get started, heat one large skillet to medium high heat. Season both sides of 4 boneless chicken breasts with salt & pepper. Place chicken breasts in skillet and cook each side for 6-7 minutes. {14 minutes total}
Slice 1 Beef Steak Tomato into thick 1/4″ slices.
Next, slice one 4 oz. ball of fresh mozzarella into thick 1/4″ slices and set aside 8 large fresh basil leaves.
To assemble place chicken breast on bottom, then 1 large slice of tomato and two leaves of basil.
Next, add 1 large slice of fresh mozzarella.
Lastly, drizzle a Balsamic Reduction over top the entire dish. {here is a link to my Homemade Balsamic Reduction}
Serve with a side of fresh veggies. YUMMO!
PrintChicken Caprese with Balsamic Reduction
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Stove & Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Description
This chicken caprese recipe with basil, mozzarella, and cherry tomatoes is an easy dinner with Italian vibes and a balsamic reduction.
Ingredients
Caprese Chicken:
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- salt & pepper
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chiffoned
- 4 oz. of fresh mozzarella, sliced into 1/4” slices
Balsamic Sauce:
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- salt & pepper to season
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Make the Balsamic Sauce: to a small bowl add balsamic vinegar, mustard, honey, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Whisk together until emulsified. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the mixture for later.
- Season both sides of boneless chicken breasts with salt & pepper.
- Heat one large skillet to medium-high heat.
- Add avocado oil to the pan along with chicken breast. Sear each side for 3-4 minutes.
- Next, add 1 cup whole cherry tomatoes to the skillet with chicken breast and pour the balsamic sauce over top. (leaving the reserved sauce for later)
- Place the skillet in the oven, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Top each chicken breast with a slice of fresh mozzarella cheese.
- Put back in the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F.
- Cut remaining 1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes in half.
- Remove chicken from the oven, top with halved cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and finish with remaining balsamic sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken + tomato & sauce
- Calories: 411
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 259 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 144 mg