Chicken Caprese

This is a blog post about the most popular Italian dish called Chicken Caprese. It is a must-try for any foodie who loves Italian cuisine. The dish consists of roasted chicken, tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella. It is usually served with pasta or rice. The sauce is made from balsamic vinegar. The ingredients are mixed together in the pan and heated until it starts to boil.

Chicken Caprese became popular in Italy during the 1940s because of its simplicity and easy preparation time. It can be served as an appetizer or main course meal with a side of pasta or rice. This recipe just includes the main dish but feel free to serve it with your favorite side. 

It’s a perfect option for the summer. It is light, healthy, and delicious. You can also make it ahead of time and refrigerate it until you are ready to eat. This recipe will allow you to enjoy this Italian dish without having to worry about getting any grease on your hands or having any ingredients sticking to your hands while making it in a frying pan on the stovetop.

What kind of tomatoes are best for chicken Caprese?

The best type of tomato for this dish is plum or beefsteak tomatoes. They should be ripe and juicy but not too soft or overripe. Beefsteak tomatoes are the classic Italian tomatoes used in a variety of dishes. These tomatoes are fresh, firm, and juicy which makes them perfect for this dish and also to use on top of sandwiches. You can make this recipe into a sandwich if you want to enjoy Chicken Caprese on the go!

Can you offer some different ideas on how to serve this dish?

As mentioned above, the most popular sides are pasta or rice; but you can definitely get more creative! Serve with mashed potatoes, french fries for the little ones, or a refreshing side salad. You can even add everything onto a brioche bun for a tasty and flavorful sandwich or add all the ingredients on top of your favorite salad greens. 

Ingredients:

6 Fully Cooked Frozen Grilled Chicken Breasts

8 oz. Fresh Mozzarella cheese

2-3 Large tomatoes

Herbs de Provence

Fresh chopped basil

1 c. Balsamic vinegar 

¼ c. Brown sugar

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. 

Place 6 fully cooked frozen grilled chicken breasts onto a baking sheet, and cook uncovered in the oven for 15 minutes. 

While the chicken is baking, place 1 cup of balsamic vinegar into a small pot over medium-high heat, and bring it to a boil. 

Once boiling, add ¼ cup of brown sugar to the small pot, and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer the glaze mixture on low heat for 10 minutes.

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Remove the chicken from the oven, and place a slice of fresh mozzarella cheese on top of each chicken breast. 

Add salt and pepper to taste on top of the chicken. 

Sprinkle some herbs de Provence on top of the chicken. 

Return the chicken to the oven for 1-2 more minutes until the cheese has begun to melt. 

Top each piece of chicken with a thick slice of tomato, and pour some of the balsamic glaze on top. 

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Enjoy!

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Chicken Caprese

This dish is a perfect option for the summer. It is light, healthy, and delicious. You can also make it ahead of time and refrigerate it until you are ready to eat.

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Ingredients

  

• 6 Fully Cooked Frozen Grilled Chicken Breasts
• 8 oz. Fresh Mozzarella cheese
• 2-3 Large tomatoes
• Herbs de Provence
• Fresh chopped basil
• 1 c. Balsamic vinegar
• ¼ c. Brown sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. 
• Place 6 fully cooked frozen grilled chicken breasts onto a baking sheet, and cook uncovered in the oven for 15 minutes. 
• While the chicken is baking, place 1 cup of balsamic vinegar into a small pot over medium-high heat, and bring it to a boil. 
• Once boiling, add ¼ cup of brown sugar to the small pot, and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer the glaze mixture on low heat for 10 minutes.
• Remove the chicken from the oven, and place a slice of fresh mozzarella cheese on top of each chicken breast. 
• Add salt and pepper to taste on top of the chicken. 
• Sprinkle some herbs de provence on top of the chicken. 
• Return the chicken to the oven for 1-2 more minutes until the cheese has begun to melt. 
• Top each piece of chicken with a thick slice of tomato, and pour some of the balsamic glaze on top.