My baked chicken caprese recipe is quick, easy, and even a little bit fancy. I top seasoned chicken breasts with fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, herbaceous basil, and tangy-sweet balsamic glaze. With just 7 ingredients, this sheet pan caprese chicken is the perfect easy chicken recipe for busy weeknights. It’s so fresh and flavorful!
Sheet Pan Caprese Chicken
I love making baked chicken Caprese in the summertime. I grow lots of tomatoes and basil every year, and this is the perfect recipe to use them both up. This meal is such a simple one pan recipe. All I do is season the chicken, top it, throw it on a sheet pan, bake it, and then drizzle the whole thing with balsamic. The fresh, creamy, and tangy flavors are so good!
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How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover baked chicken Caprese in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place it in a casserole dish and bake at 375°F for about 30 minutes.
How to Freeze
To freeze this chicken, first allow it to cool completely before taking off the fresh cheese and tomatoes (these ingredients won’t freeze well). Then place the chicken in a resealable bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating and eating.
Notes and Tips
- I like lean chicken breasts for this sheet pan recipe, but thighs also work.
- You can easily make a balsamic reduction at home! Just bring one cup of balsamic vinegar to a boil. Then, reduce to a simmer for 10-15 minutes. Check the consistency by dipping a spoon in the mixture. If it coats the back of the spoon, the glaze is ready.
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“This has become a staple in our house. I’ve also gotten some of my friends turned onto it as well. Definitely would recommend. Thank you.” -Amanda Peterson
Sheet Pan Chicken Caprese Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6-8 ounces each)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1-2 beefsteak tomatoes sliced
- 4-6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced into 4 pieces
- ¼ cup balsamic glaze
- Chopped fresh basil for topping
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Place the chicken breasts in a large bowl. Sprinkle the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning over the chicken, and add in the olive oil. Toss the chicken in the seasonings and oil until evenly coated.4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ tablespoon olive oil
- Arrange the chicken breasts on a sheet pan. Top each chicken breast with 1 slice of mozzarella and 1-2 tomato slices. Top each tomato slice with a dash of salt and pepper.1-2 beefsteak tomatoes, 4-6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes. Check the internal temperature of the chicken to ensure it has reached 165°F.
- Drizzle each chicken breast with balsamic glaze and top with chopped fresh basil.¼ cup balsamic glaze, Chopped fresh basil
Notes
How to Make Baked Chicken Caprese Step by Step
Prep the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a large bowl. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning over the chicken, and add in ½ tablespoon of olive oil. Toss the chicken in the seasonings and oil until evenly coated. Arrange the chicken breasts on a sheet pan. Top each chicken breast with 1 slice of fresh mozzarella and 1-2 slices of beefsteak tomato. Top each tomato slice with a dash of salt and pepper.
Bake the Chicken: Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes. Check the internal temperature of the chicken to ensure it has reached 165°F. Drizzle the chicken breasts with ¼ cup of balsamic glaze and top with chopped fresh basil.
I prepared this recipe quite a few times and today too , my daughter, husband really love it
I’m so happy to hear that, Grace!