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20 Minute Juicy Baked Caprese Chicken

This juicy baked caprese chicken breast recipe features thin cutlets coated in savory pesto, topped with fresh mozzarella, vibrant heirloom tomatoes, and balsamic.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
no resting time required: 0 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 366kcal
Author: Anjali

INGREDIENTS

  • ½ kg Chicken Breast
  • 5 tablespoon Basil Pesto
  • 4 medium sized Heirloom Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Fresh Mozzarella pearls
  • 2 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
  • Salt and Pepper as per taste
  • Fresh Basil handful

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise into four even cutlets. Crucial: pat both sides completely dry with paper towels. This ensures the pesto sticks and the chicken sears rather than steams.
  • Arrange cutlets in a baking dish. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season both sides with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Spread a generous layer of pesto over the top of each cutlet. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Pull the dish out. Flip each cutlet, coat the bare side with more pesto, and return to the oven for 5–7 minutes until just cooked through.
  • Arrange the heirloom tomato slices across the chicken. Scatter the mozzarella balls and a few fresh basil leaves around and on top. Finish with a generous drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
  • Switch your oven to the broiler setting (or leave at 200°C if your oven runs hot). Cook for just 2–4 minutes — watch closely. You want soft, melty mozzarella and tomato edges that are just beginning to char. Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
20 Minute Juicy Baked Caprese Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 104mg35%
Sodium 505mg22%
Potassium 808mg23%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 35g70%
Vitamin A 1629IU33%
Vitamin C 18mg22%
Calcium 194mg19%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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