Olive Garden Chicken Caprese
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Olive Garden Chicken Caprese, a vibrant and flavorful dish inspired by the classic Italian combination of fresh ingredients. Juicy, skillet-seared chicken breasts are perfectly seasoned with Italian spices and topped with melty slices of fresh mozzarella, sweet cherry tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fragrant basil leaves. A drizzle of tangy balsamic glaze ties everything together, creating a restaurant-worthy meal in just 35 minutes. Easy to prepare yet impressively elegant, this Chicken Caprese pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or a crisp salad, making it a versatile favorite for any occasion. Indulge in this quick and wholesome recipe that’s brimming with the comforting tastes of the Mediterranean!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 slices Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 4 tablespoons Balsamic glaze
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the cooked cherry tomatoes and garlic over the top.
Place 2 slices of fresh mozzarella cheese on each chicken breast. Cover the skillet with a lid and allow the cheese to melt, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and top each chicken breast with fresh basil leaves.
Drizzle balsamic glaze over the chicken and tomatoes before serving.
Serve hot with your choice of side, such as pasta, rice, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2329 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.9 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.4 g | 217% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 768 mg | 256% | |
| Sodium | 4314 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.8 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.2 g | ||
| Protein | 269.0 g | 538% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1349 mg | 104% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 3018 mg | 64% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
