Description
Caprese Chicken and Potatoes is a flavorful and wholesome one-pan dish combining juicy chicken breasts, roasted potatoes, fresh tomatoes, basil, and melted mozzarella, inspired by the classic Caprese salad.
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the halved potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet.
- Place the chicken breasts on the same sheet, season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with a little olive oil.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender.
- Remove from the oven, top the chicken with sliced mozzarella and cherry tomatoes.
- Return to the oven for 5–7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in balsamic vinegar for 30 minutes before baking.
- Use heirloom cherry tomatoes for a colorful presentation.
- Substitute mozzarella with burrata for a creamier texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg