Gluten-Free Caprese Chicken Italian Dish
A delicious and healthy Italian dish featuring chicken, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, all gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sear the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish.
- Top each chicken breast with slices of mozzarella and tomatoes.
- Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
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Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in balsamic vinegar for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg