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Caprese Chicken

Baked Chicken Caprese Melt

Baked chicken breasts smothered in melted mozzarella and roasted tomatoes.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 Tsp Capers chopped
  • 5 oz Fresh mozzarella cut up
  • 1-2 Cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp Dried Italian Seasoning
  • Handful Fresh Basil
  • S&P to taste

Instructions
 

  • Pre heat Oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Seat chicken on both sides in a skillet with 1-2 Tbsp. Olive oil. Cook chicken about 4 minutes per side. Set aside in a baking dish.
  • In a bowl add tomatoes, chopped capers, drizzle of olive oil and a little fresh torn basil. Add mozzarella, gently toss and spread evenly over the chicken. Place in hot oven and bake for aprix. 20-25 minutes OR UNTIL CHICKEN IS COOKED THROUGH. Remove from oven and serve warm.
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