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Easy Juicy Caprese Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

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A quick and easy sheet pan dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts topped with roasted tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
  • 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved (about 300 g)
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced or torn into chunks (225 g)
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed (about 20 g)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Line a rimmed baking sheet (about 12×17 inches) with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  3. Pat dry the chicken breasts. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over them, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Rub to coat evenly.
  4. Arrange the chicken breasts evenly spaced on the baking sheet.
  5. In a mixing bowl, toss the halved tomatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper.
  6. Scatter the tomatoes around and on top of the chicken breasts.
  7. Bake for 18 minutes until chicken begins to brown and tomatoes soften.
  8. Remove the pan from the oven and top each chicken breast with about 2 oz (50 g) fresh mozzarella slices.
  9. Return to the oven and bake for another 5-7 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles.
  10. Remove from oven, scatter fresh basil leaves over the top, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
  11. Let the chicken rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat mozzarella dry with a paper towel before adding to avoid soggy chicken. Add mozzarella and basil near the end of baking to keep them fresh and vibrant. For extra crisp cheese edges, broil for 1-2 minutes watching closely. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for uniform cooking. Swap chicken thighs for breasts adding 3-5 minutes to baking time if preferred.

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