Description
Caprese Chicken and Potatoes is a one-pan dish combining juicy chicken breasts, roasted baby potatoes, fresh tomatoes, basil, and melted mozzarella for a flavorful, Italian-inspired dinner.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet or baking dish.
- In a large bowl, toss baby potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, half the garlic powder, half the Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread on the prepared baking sheet.
- Season chicken breasts with remaining garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with remaining olive oil.
- Place chicken on the baking sheet with the potatoes. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken is nearly cooked through and potatoes are golden and tender.
- Top each chicken breast with sliced mozzarella and cherry tomatoes. Return to oven for 5–8 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh basil. Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.
- Serve warm with the roasted potatoes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Italian herbs before baking.
- You can use store-bought balsamic glaze or make your own by reducing balsamic vinegar.
- Try using heirloom cherry tomatoes for color variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with potatoes
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg