Pesto Chicken Caprese
Juicy chicken breasts are seared, topped with basil pesto, ripe tomato, and melty fresh mozzarella for a bright caprese twist. The pesto adds herbal richness, while the tomato brings freshness and the cheese turns gooey in the oven. Serve Pesto Chicken Caprese for a weeknight dinner or a relaxed gathering when you want something fresh and satisfying.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally and, if needed, pound each to an even thickness with a meat mallet. Season both sides with salt.
- 3
Heat oil in a 12-inch oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat.
- 4
Spread 1 tablespoon of pesto over the top of each chicken portion.
- 5
Set 1 tomato slice on each chicken portion and top with 2 slices of mozzarella.
- 6
Move the skillet to the preheated oven and bake until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through (165 degrees F or 74 degrees C), about 10 minutes.
- 7
Serve topped with torn basil leaves. Recipe developed by Barrett Heald.
- Calories 385.65 kcal Moderate
- Protein 37.42 g Good Source
- Carbs 2.81 g Moderate
- Total Fat 24.78 g High
- Saturated Fat 8.07 g High
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High
- Cholesterol 110.62 mg High
- Sodium 359.6 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.23 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.19 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 333.62 mg Good Source
- Iron 0.89 mg Low Source
- Potassium 33.37 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 135.52 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 0.15 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Pesto Chicken Caprese is an Italian dinner recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Basil Pesto, Beefsteak Tomato, Chicken Breast, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 385.65 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pesto Chicken Caprese?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Pesto Chicken Caprese made of?
- The main ingredients are Basil Pesto, Beefsteak Tomato, Chicken Breast, Fresh Basil, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Pesto Chicken Caprese?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pesto Chicken Caprese?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 385.65 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pesto Chicken Caprese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 7 steps.
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