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Caprese Chicken

Name: Caprese Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2/3 cup Italian salad dressing; 2 teaspoons chicken seasoning; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each); 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 slices; 2 medium tomatoes, sliced; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze; Torn fresh basil leaves

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Prep: 10 min. + marinating Bake: 20 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022

I love a Caprese salad of tomatoes, basil and cheese, so why not try a chicken caprese? You can grill this dish, but my family agrees it’s juicier straight from the oven. —Dana Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona

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Ingredients

2/3 cup Italian salad dressing
2 teaspoons chicken seasoning
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 slices
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze
Torn fresh basil leaves

Directions

In a large shallow dish, combine salad dressing, chicken seasoning and Italian seasoning. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 4-6 hours. Drain chicken, discarding marinade.
Preheat oven to 450°. In an ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Transfer skillet to oven; bake 15-18 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°.
Top chicken with cheese and tomato. Bake 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Drizzle with vinegar; top with basil.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 525 calories, 34 g fat (11g saturated fat), 139 mg cholesterol, 761 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate (4 g sugars, 1 g fiber), 45 g protein.

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