Baked Chicken Caprese Melt
Baked chicken breasts smothered in melted mozzarella and roasted tomatoes.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
- 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
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.