Chicken Caprese for One
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A chicken breast baked with tomato, red onion, and balsamic, then topped with melted mozzarella.
Ingredients
- 1 (4–6 oz) boneless skinless chicken breast
- ½ Tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- ⅛ tsp garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp kosher salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 1 Roma tomato quartered
- ⅓ cup chopped red onion
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
Equipment
- mixing bowl
Directions
- Heat the oven to 400°F. Set the chicken in a 5-by-7-inch baking dish, rub it with the oil, and sprinkle with the basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the tomato and red onion around the chicken and pour the balsamic vinegar over everything.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the center of the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Top with the mozzarella and bake about 5 minutes more, until melted.
Nutrition
Serving: 441g | Calories: 534kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 724mg | Potassium: 1025mg | Fiber: 2.7g | Sugar: 7.9g | Vitamin A: 1557IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 401mg | Iron: 1.8mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); skinless chicken breast counted as raw chicken breast, tomato counted as tomatoes, ½ cup shredded mozzarella counted as fresh mozzarella. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.