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One-Pan Caprese Chicken Bake

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Get dinner on the table fast with this easy Baked Chicken Caprese, featuring juicy chicken, mozzarella, tomatoes, and a balsamic glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 311
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium chicken broth (or sub water)
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon basil pesto
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon corn starch
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or 4 slices fresh)
  • fresh basil

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a 9×13″ baking dish.
  2. Place the chicken on a cutting board and cover with plastic wrap. Use a smooth meat mallet or small frying pan to flatten the thick ends of the chicken to a uniform thickness.
  3. Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the broth, vinegar, oil, pesto, honey, cornstarch, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  5. Drizzle the sauce over the chicken. Place the tomatoes around the chicken in the baking dish.
  6. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until a meat thermometer inserted into the chicken reaches 165°F.
  7. Top each piece of chicken with mozzarella.
  8. Increase the oven temperature to broil. Return the dish to the oven and broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until the mozzarella is melted.
  9. Sprinkle with fresh chopped basil and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 31gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 937mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g

Notes

One serving is approximately 244 grams, depending on the size of your chicken breasts.