BAKED CAPRESE CHICKEN

 Baked Caprese Chicken with Italian seasoned chicken breast, sweet oven roasted tomatoes, savory balsamic vinegar, and melted mozzarella cheese.

INGREDIENTS

• 3-4 Large Chicken Breasts (or 5-6 thinly sliced chicken breasts)
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• ¾ teaspoon Dried Basil
• ¾ teaspoon Dried Oregano
• ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• ½ teaspoon Pepper
• 1 ½ cups Fresh Tomatoes such as Campari or Grape, halved or quartered
• ⅓ cup Red Onion diced
• 3 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
• 1 ½ cups Grated Mozzarella Cheese or 4 - 8 Slices Fresh Mozzarella

Garnish optional:

• Fresh Italian Parsley or Basil diced

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Place chicken breast in a baking dish or cast-iron skillet. Sprinkle with olive oil, basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• Place halved tomatoes and diced onion all around chicken.
• Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar and brown sugar.
• Bake for 18-24 minutes, depending on the thickness of chicken breast.
• After chicken is cooked through, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
• Set oven to broil and place baking pan or skillet on the top rack. Broil for about 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
• Sprinkle with fresh basil or Italian parsley.
• Serve by drizzling balsamic sauce and tomatoes all over chicken.