Baked Caprese Chicken

This is a simple yet amazing Caprese chicken made with fresh basil, grape tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella. Serve with a side salad or a side of pasta.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 350 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
• ½ cup oil and vinegar dressing, divided
• 1 bunch fresh basil, thinly sliced
• 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Pour 1/4 cup dressing into a small bowl.

Step 3

Arrange chicken breasts evenly in the center of a grill pan. Brush both sides of the chicken breasts with dressing; season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Pour remaining 1/4 cup dressing into a mixing bowl. Add tomatoes and basil. Toss to coat evenly with the dressing.

Step 5

Spread the tomato mixture evenly around chicken in a single layer.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove pan from oven and top chicken with fresh mozzarella; return pan to oven.

Step 7

Continue baking until mozzarella cheese is golden brown and bubbly and chicken is fully cooked, about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).