Sheet Pan Caprese Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 6 boneless
skinless chicken breasts, about 3 pounds
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- One 1-pound ball fresh mozzarella
sliced into 6 rounds
- 10 fresh basil leaves
torn
- Baby arugula
for serving
- Crusty bread
for serving
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil onto a rimmed baking sheet and use your fingers to evenly spread it out and coat the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle with the Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Scatter the cherry tomatoes on the baking sheet and shake it back and forth so they become evenly coated in the oil and seasoning. Arrange the chicken in the center of the baking sheet, pushing the tomatoes out to the perimeter, and drizzle the chicken with the remaining tablespoon of oil.
- 2
Bake until the tomatoes are soft, blistered and begin to burst, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, add the vinegar to a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Lower the heat to medium and simmer until the vinegar has reduced by half and is thick enough to coat back of the spoon, 7 to 8 minutes.
- 4
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and drape a slice of mozzarella over each chicken breast. Bake until the cheese melts and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast has reached 160 degrees F, 5 to 7 minutes (the chicken will carryover cook to 165 F).
- 5
Sprinkle the chicken and tomatoes with the basil and drizzle with the balsamic reduction. Spoon the collected pan juices over the tomatoes and chicken. Serve on a bed of arugula and with crusty bread to mop up the pan juices.
Sheet Pan Caprese Chicken
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About this Recipe
Tired of a sink full of dishes after dinner? This Sheet Pan Caprese Chicken delivers a burst of fresh, savory flavors with the incredible convenience of a single sheet pan, making weeknight meals a breeze.
You'll love how effortlessly this recipe comes together, requiring no extra prep bowls thanks to direct seasoning on the sheet pan. Juicy chicken breasts roast alongside sweet cherry tomatoes, all infused with Italian seasoning, for a dinner that feels gourmet but demands minimal effort.
Imagine tender, succulent chicken breasts crowned with melted, fresh mozzarella, mingling with bursts of roasted, sweet cherry tomatoes. Each bite offers a delightful contrast: the richness of the cheese and chicken, the tangy brightness of a balsamic reduction, and the aromatic lift of fresh basil. Served over peppery arugula with crusty bread, this meal is a symphony of textures and tastes, perfect for a satisfying dinner without the fuss.
Feel free to personalize your Sheet Pan Caprese Chicken. You could swap the chicken breasts for boneless, skinless chicken thighs if you prefer darker meat, or even add other quick-cooking vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini alongside the cherry tomatoes for extra color and nutrition. For a dairy-free option, simply omit the mozzarella, and the dish will still be delicious with its robust flavors.
This easy Sheet Pan Caprese Chicken is ideal for a busy weeknight yet impressive enough for casual entertaining. Serve it generously over a bed of fresh baby arugula, allowing the peppery greens to wilt slightly from the warm chicken and tomatoes, and don't forget plenty of crusty bread to soak up all the delicious pan juices.