Seasoned chicken breasts are cooked in white wine with garlic butter and cherry tomatoes, topped with mozzarella cheese, crumbled bacon, and basil leaves for easy Italian-inspired flavor without the fuss.
- Flavor: Juicy, cheesy, tangy, and herbaceous – like a classic Caprese salad but warm and hearty.
- Skill Level: Easy. This recipe uses basic pan-searing and oven baking to create a fresh and fast dinner with only one pan to wash.
- Serving Suggestions:Â This caprese chicken recipe pairs great with pasta, crusty bread, rice, or a nice side salad.
- Freezing: While best served fresh, the cooked chicken can be frozen without the toppings.
Ingredient Tips for Chicken Caprese
- Chicken: Choose the same-sized boneless, skinless breasts so they cook evenly. Skinless, boneless chicken cutlets or thighs can also be used.
- Bacon: Crumbled bacon adds a salty balance to the creamy cheese and tangy sauce. Pancetta can be used for the same flavor, but will need a little oil added to the chicken in Step 2.
- Tomatoes: Choose cherry or grape tomatoes to add visual appeal to this dish.
- Cheese: For convenience, we use shredded mozzarella. It melts beautifully and adds a creaminess to this dish. You can also use fresh mozzarella cheese, but slice it into thin, even rounds before using.
- Basil: Fresh basil leaves are what truly give this dish its signature fresh flavor, but dried basil can be used as a substitute in a pinch.
Favorite Variations
- Burrata has a similar texture to mozzarella and makes a great substitute.
- This dish is great for adding extra veggies like sliced mushrooms, chopped spinach, or red onion in Step 5.
- Finish it off with a drizzle of balsamic glaze or a homemade balsamic reduction for a tangy finish.
Storing Chicken Caprese
Keep leftover chicken caprese in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Enjoy it cold or heat it in the microwave.
Freeze leftover chicken in a zippered bag for up to one month and thaw in the refrigerator before enjoying on a bed of greens.
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Chicken Caprese
This fresh and easy chicken caprese is a one-skillet dinner that’s elegant and full of flavor.
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In a 10″ skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside, reserving the drippings.
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Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
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Heat bacon drippings over medium high heat and add chicken. Brown 3-4 minutes per side. Remove chicken from the pan and set on a plate.
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In the same skillet, add 2 cloves of minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant. Stir in wine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. Whisk in butter.
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Add the chicken breasts back to the skillet along with the cherry tomatoes. Simmer the chicken and tomatoes uncovered for about 5-7 minutes, or until the tomatoes are cooked and slightly softened.
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Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken and tomatoes. Place the skillet under the broiler for 1 minute, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Garnish with crumbled bacon, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil leaves.
Keep leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.Â
Calories: 370 | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 511mg | Potassium: 835mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 736IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Chicken, Dinner, Entree, Main Course
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