Baked Chicken Caprese
Baked Chicken Caprese’s succulent taste creates a harmonious blend of flavors which pairs exceptionally with white wine’s crisp acidity, enhancing its vibrancy and providing a delightful contrast, resulting in a well-balanced and enjoyable culinary pairing.
Ingredients:
- Chicken Marinade:
2 Chicken Breasts, halved
2 Tbls Olive Oil
1 Tsp Garlic Powder
1 Tsp Onion Powder
1 Tsp Italian Seasoning - Tomatoes –
Cherry Tomatoes, halved or quartered
1 Tbls Olive Oil
Fresh Basil Leaves, chopped
Salt & Pepper -
Topping:
Basil Pesto
Mozzarella Slices
Instructions
Chicken Marinade –
In a small bowl combine the olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
With a meat mallet flatten the thick part of the breasts. Brush the breasts with the chicken marinade.
Tomatoes –
Toss tomatoes in olive oil, chopped basil and season with salt and pepper.
Chicken & Assemble –
Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a pan, brown the chicken from both sides (no need to cook through as they will continue to cook in the oven), and transfer to a baking dish coated with cooking spray Top each chicken with mozzarella slices and bake in oven 200C/400F for approximately 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Bake time may vary depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts.
Remove from oven. Top each chicken with about 3 tablespoons pesto, a scoop of tomatoes and some freshly cracked pepper. Serve immediately.
Enjoy!
Credits
Lolly’s Kitchen
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