Easy Baked Caprese Chicken
This easy baked chicken caprese is the simplest throw-together, one-pot dinner. I love a classic caprese salad, so this chicken caprese bake is the perfect twist for an entire meal. You'll simple start to brown the chicken along in the skillet, add in the tomatoes then bake. Once chicken is fully cooked and tomatoes soft, you'll add your mozzarella and voila! You have the perfect baked chicken caprese recipe.
Equipment
- Large Pot or Dutch Oven
- Kitchen Knife
- Cutting Board
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Chicken Breasts Meat
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Pepper
- 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tbsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 8 oz Mozzarella Pearls
- 10 oz Cherry Tomatoes
- Fresh Basil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Slice your chicken breasts into smaller strips, dividing them into halves or thirds. Season them on both sides with salt, pepper, onion and garlic powders and Italian seasonings.
- Add a large Dutch-oven to your stove. Turn the heat on to medium to high and add in two tablespoons of olive oil. Add in your chicken strips, getting a good brown and sear to both sides. Add in your cherry tomatoes then add your pot to the oven.
- Bake your chicken and tomatoes with the lid on for around 25 minutes or until your chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 170 degrees. Add in your mozzarella pearls to your pot then cook with the lid removed for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with fresh basil on top. Enjoy!
