Baked Balsamic Chicken Caprese-style
This Baked Balsamic Chicken is prepared caprese style with juicy vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and finished with a touch of delicious pesto. This is so easy to make and can made ahead of time into a delicious meal prep lunch or dinner.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 451kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Newmans Own Lite Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 1.5 - 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken Breast
- 2 medium tomatoes sliced
- 4 ounces Fresh Mozzarella
- 8 tsp s, prepared pesto
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts in dressing for 1-2 days.
- Preheat oven to 370 degrees.
- Place marinated chicken breasts on large sheet pan.
- Place 2 slices of tomato on each chicken breast.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until no longer pink in the middle.
- Add 1 ounce of fresh mozzarella slices to each chicken breast. Bake for another 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Spread 2 teaspoons of pesto on top of each chicken breast.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or a salad.
Notes
sugars: 6
Meal prep tips:
Chicken can be marinated up to 2 days ahead of time. Recipe can be made completely ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Chicken can be marinated up to 2 days ahead of time. Recipe can be made completely ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Fiber: 1g