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Chicken with Mozzarella and Tomato

Chicken with Mozzarella and Tomato is baked and then topped with tomato slices and mozzarella cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: caprese, Chicken Mozzarella Tomato
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1303kcal
Author: Lois

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 - 8 ounces sliced mozzarella
  • 3 Roma tomatoes; sliced
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves cut into ribbons to use as a garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar glaze to use as a garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Place chicken breasts into a 9X13 baking dish that's been sprayed with non-stick baking spray.
  • Brush the chicken with the vegetable oil and season with the salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • Bake the chicken for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 150°F.
  • Remove the baking dish from the oven and top the chicken with the sliced mozzarella cheese and the sliced tomatoes.
  • Return the chicken to the oven and continue to bake for another 5 - 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for a few minutes before transferring to a serving platter.
  • Drizzle with the balsamic glaze and garnish with the fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 1303kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 113g | Fat: 87g | Saturated Fat: 46g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 33g | Cholesterol: 371mg | Sodium: 2754mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g