Easy Juicy Caprese Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
A quick and easy sheet pan dinner featuring juicy roasted chicken breasts topped with melted fresh mozzarella, blistered cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights and casual dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (about 300g)
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced or torn
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper if desired.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried oregano.
- Arrange the chicken breasts spaced evenly on the sheet pan.
- In a mixing bowl, toss halved cherry tomatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Scatter around the chicken on the pan.
- Roast in the oven for 20 minutes until chicken is mostly cooked and tomatoes start to soften and blister.
- Remove the pan from the oven and top each chicken breast with slices or torn pieces of fresh mozzarella.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the chicken and tomatoes. Scatter torn fresh basil leaves on top.
- Let the chicken rest on the pan for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
Notes
Pat chicken dry to ensure browning and juicy texture. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. Use fresh, ripe cherry tomatoes for best flavor. Add mozzarella toward the end to prevent rubberiness. Drizzle balsamic glaze after baking to avoid burning. For dairy-free, substitute mozzarella with plant-based melting cheese. Skin-on chicken thighs can be used with slightly longer cooking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 35
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