Gluten-Free Caprese Chicken


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You can enjoy the classic tastes of Caprese salad with juicy chicken breasts. This gluten-free dish is full of fresh, bright colors, and makes a great dinner during the week or for a special event.

Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 4 slices mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400F 200C

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute

Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side

Transfer chicken breasts to a baking dish

Top each chicken breast with cherry tomato halves

Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the chicken and tomatoes

Place a slice of mozzarella cheese on top of each chicken breast

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly

Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving


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