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Chicken Caprese for One

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword baked chicken breast, balsamic chicken, caprese chicken, dinner for one
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 1 serving
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

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.