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Caprese Chicken

By: Julia Pacheco
Juicy chicken topped with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil—this Caprese Chicken brings fresh, delicious flavor to your dinner table any time of year.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 1 lb chicken breast, sliced in half horizontally
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 1 tbs butter
  • 6 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 1 large tomato , sliced
  • 2 tbs balsamic glaze
  • ¼ cup fresh chopped basil

Instructions 

  • Sprinkle the chicken on both sides with the garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • In a skillet add the butter and olive oil once it's hot add the chicken and cook on medium for 4-5 minutes on each side or until the center of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
  • Place the mozzarella cheese slices on the cooked chicken in your pan, place the slices of tomato on the mozzarella, drizzle with the balsamic glaze, then sprinkle with the fresh basil. Let the cheese melt then enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 715mg | Potassium: 587mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 876IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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  1. Angie Moncrief says:

    Our family has been in such a rut with dinners. Your recipes are just what we needed! Easy recipes and techniques that I think I can do! I randomly found you on YouTube and so glad I did. Thank you!!

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