One Pan Caprese Chicken

This one pan caprese chicken bake takes the classic combination of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil to new heights. This recipe is both prepared and baked to perfection in one pan, minimizing your dishes. With each bite you will experience a harmonious marriage of vibrant ingredients that come together effortlessly.

This one pan caprese chicken recipe shines brightest during the peak of summer’s bounty. As the sun-drenched days bring forth a plethora of ripe, juicy tomatoes and fragrant basil, this dish effortlessly captures the essence of the season’s flavors.

This was one pan dish is inspired by my one pan lemon chicken orzo.

Ingredients

• Chicken Breast
• Avocado Oil
• Salt
• Pepper
• Fresh tomatoes
• Fresh Basil
• Balsamic glaze
• Mushrooms (Optional)

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400 F and set your rack to the middle position.
2. Butterfly the chicken breast: Place the chicken breast on a clean work surface. Hold a long sharp knife along the long side of the chicken and then slice through the breast almost to the end, being careful not to cut all the way through.
3. Add your butterflied chicken breast to a 9×13 pan. Drizzle the chicken with avocado oil and season with salt and pepper on the top of the breasts and then open your chicken breast to the butterfly position and repeat to make sure your chicken is well seasoned.
4. Add 2 slices of fresh mozarella to one side of each chicken breast and then add 2-3 thin slices of fresh tomatoes on top of the mozarella. Fold the empty side of the chicken on top of the side with the filling and then use 2 toothpicks to secure the chicken.
5. Add the mushrooms into the pan surrounding the chicken breast, drizzle with avocado oil, and season with your salt and pepper.
6. Bake for about 20-23 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F. Once the chicken is cooked through, remove the chicken from heat and garnish with freshly sliced basil and then drizzle with your balsamic glaze. Serve with your favorite starchy vegetable or grain.

Hint: You can also add in basil leaves on top of the tomato slices to up the flavor.

Substitutions

• Dairy-free: You can substitute the fresh mozzarella for a dairy-free cashew milk mozzarella to make this recipe dairy-free.
• Mushrooms: Feel free to skip the mushrooms if you don’t have any or you’re not a fan.

This recipe is already gluten-free.

Variations

Baby Led Weaning/Toddler Friendly- use less salt to make this recipe baby led weaning and toddler friendly.

This recipe is already kid-friendly.

Equipment

All you need to make this one pan baked caprese chicken recipe is a 9×13 ceramic baking dish or pan.

For those that are looking for something similar to the pan I used in my reel, here is a baking dish I found on amazon with great reviews.

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Storage

You can store leftovers in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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One Pan Caprese Chicken

Elevate your summer dining with this one pan caprese chicken- a harmonious blend of tender chicken, ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and aromatic basil, all easily baked in one pan.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 22 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine Italian

Servings 2

Calories 465 kcal

Equipment

• 1 9×13 ceramic baking dish

Ingredients

  

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• 1 Pound Chicken Breast Fillets or 2 Chicken Breast Fillets
• 4 Slices Fresh Mozzarella about ½ a ball
• 4-6 Slices Fresh Tomato or ½ cup baby tomatoes, sliced in half
• 4-5 Sprigs Fresh Basil Sliced
• ½ Teaspoon Salt
• ½ Teaspoon Pepper
• 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Glaze Drizzled

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Instructions

 

• Pre-heat your oven to 400 F and set your rack to the middle position.
• Butterfly the chicken breast: Place the chicken breast on a clean work surface. Hold a long sharp knife along the long side of the chicken and then slice through the breast almost to the end, being careful not to cut all the way through.
• Add your butterflied chicken breast to a 9×13 pan. Drizzle the chicken with avocado oil and season with salt and pepper on the top of the breasts and then open your chicken breast to the butterfly position and repeat to make sure your chicken is well seasoned.
• Add 2 slices of fresh mozarella to one side of each chicken breast and then add 2-3 thin slices of fresh tomatoes on top of the mozarella. Fold the empty side of the chicken on top of the side with the filling and then use 2 toothpicks to secure the chicken.
• Add the mushrooms into the pan surrounding the chicken breast, drizzle with avocado oil, and season with your salt and pepper.
• Bake for about 20-23 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F. Once the chicken is cooked through, remove the chicken from heat and garnish with freshly sliced basil and then drizzle with your balsamic glaze. Serve with your favorite starchy vegetable or grain.

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Notes

Hint: You can also add in basil leaves on top of the tomato slices to up the flavor.

Substitutions

• Dairy-free: You can substitute the fresh mozzarella for a dairy-free cashew milk mozzarella to make this recipe dairy-free.
• Mushrooms: Feel free to skip the mushrooms if you don’t have any or you’re not a fan.

This recipe is already gluten-free.

Variations

Baby Led Weaning/Toddler Friendly- use less salt to make this recipe baby led weaning and toddler friendly.

This recipe is already kid-friendly.

Equipment

All you need to make this one pan baked caprese chicken recipe is a 9×13 ceramic baking dish or pan.

For those that are looking for something similar to the pan I used in my reel, here is a baking dish I found on amazon with great reviews.

^{_{Disclaimer: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if you choose to purchase through qualifying links.}}

Storage

You can store leftovers in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Top tip

Make sure not to overcook your chicken so that it doesn’t get tough and dry!

Nutrition

Calories: 465kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 61gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 1203mgPotassium: 1029mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1115IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 313mgIron: 1mg

Keyword caprese chicken, easy chicken recipe, one pan, One pan baked chicken, one pan dinner

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Food safety

• Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
• Wash hands after touching raw meat
• Don’t leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.