Caprese Chicken and Potatoes
Caprese Chicken and Potatoes is a flavorful one-pan meal featuring juicy chicken breasts, crispy roasted potatoes, fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil—finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a classic Caprese twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a large baking dish or sheet pan.
- In a bowl, toss potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Spread on one side of the pan.
- Rub chicken breasts with remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on the other side of the pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (165°F) and potatoes are golden and tender.
- Remove from oven, top each chicken breast with mozzarella slices and cherry tomatoes. Return to oven for 5 more minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh basil and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked.
- Substitute chicken thighs if preferred.
- Homemade balsamic reduction can be used instead of store-bought glaze.
- Great served with a side salad or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with potatoes
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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