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Sheet Pan Caprese Chicken

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This Sheet Pan Caprese Chicken is made with tender chicken, fresh mozzarella, basil, and juicy cherry tomatoes. It's simple enough for a weeknight dinner but elegant enough for a dinner party. Plus, it's ready in 30 minutes, so you really have no excuse not to make it!
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What you need:

  • 1.33 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast (4 pieces, lightly pounded to same thickness)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, sliced thinly
  • 4 oz fresh mozzarella (sliced into 8 pieces, make sure it is the fresh kind, used in Caprese salads for the videos/photos)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (or dried)
  • 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
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Step 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Lightly pound the chicken so it is uniform in thickness. Brush the chicken with half the olive oil. Sprinkle with garlic powder, dried basil, dried oregano, kosher salt, and pepper.
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Step 2 Toss the cherry tomatoes and zucchini with remaining olive oil, fresh garlic, kosher salt, and pepper. Spread around the chicken on the baking sheet.
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Step 3 Bake for 15-18 minutes until the chicken is just cooked through (165 degrees) and the tomatoes have softened and begun to burst.
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Step 4 Remove from the oven and turn oven to broil (or 500 degrees) Top each piece of chicken with two slices of fresh mozzarella or 1 oz of shredded cheese. Cook for 1-2 minutes until cheese is nice and melted. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and top with fresh basil.
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We hope you enjoy this delicious Sheet Pan Caprese Chicken recipe.
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