Pesto Chicken Caprese
Pesto Chicken Caprese pairs tender, moist chicken breasts with fragrant basil pesto, juicy beefsteak tomato, and creamy melted fresh mozzarella. Torn basil leaves add a fresh finish, while the tomato’s acidity balances the richness of the cheese and pesto, making this a flavorful choice for a weeknight dinner or relaxed summer meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pesto Chicken Caprese, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Cut chicken breasts in half horizontally and, if needed, pound each to 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 chicken to skillet and cook until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
- 4
Spread pesto on top of each chicken portion.
- 5
Place tomato slices on top of each chicken portion and top with mozzarella.
- 6
Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake until cheese is melted and 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 416.41 kcal High 21%
- Protein 43.99 g Good Source 88%
- Carbohydrate 2.92 g 1%
- Total Fat 25.19 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 8.06 g High 40%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 128.15 mg High 43%
- Sodium 373.48 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 0.31 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.24 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 317.16 mg Good Source 24%
- Iron 1.06 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 33.21 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 118.87 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 0.11 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Pesto Chicken Caprese is an Italian dinner recipe made with 8 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 416.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pesto Chicken Caprese?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 8 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 8 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 416.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pesto Chicken Caprese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Pesto Chicken Caprese healthy?
- Pesto Chicken Caprese has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 416.41 calories and 43.99 g of protein, or 88% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 373.48 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.06 g (40% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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