Description
Enjoy a delightful fusion of flavors with our Sheet Pan Caprese Chicken Dinner, a simple yet elegant dish that combines juicy chicken breasts, ripe cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or when entertaining guests, this one-pan meal is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrition. Ready in just 40 minutes, it requires minimal cleanup and is highly customizable to suit your tastes. Whether paired with crusty bread or served over fresh greens, this recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese (sliced or in balls)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (torn)
- Optional: Balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken breasts with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken on one side of a large sheet pan and scatter halved cherry tomatoes on the other side. Drizzle remaining olive oil over the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the tomatoes are blistered.
- Add mozzarella on top of each chicken breast and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until melted.
- Garnish with torn basil and drizzle balsamic glaze if desired. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg