Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs flavor chicken as it bakes in the oven. Add a taste of summer with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and fragrant basil leaves on Baked Chicken Caprese, an easy chicken recipe.
Baked Chicken Caprese
I’m sure you know by now that I am in love with anything Caprese! After all, who doesn’t love the Isle of Capri and the renowned Insalata Caprese that originates from there?
And that’s why Baked Chicken Caprese is cooking in my oven as I write this.
Chicken is coated in a parmesan panko breading and baked then topped with fresh mozzarella, tomato sliced and fresh basil. Give me all the flavors of caprese in every bite and the colors of the Italian flag!
Ok, I will admit that now that summer has almost come to an end I’m ready to turn on my oven. But I’m not quite ready to completely let go of summer just yet.
I’m using up the bumper crop of my plum tomatoes for this fabulously delicious chicken dinner.
Warm, perfectly seasoned, baked chicken topped with the flavors of fresh mozzarella, garden fresh plum tomatoes and fresh basil leaves is the perfect transition from summer into fall and a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze for even more delicious flavor.
Serve Baked Chicken Caprese with a tossed salad and garlic bread and savor the flavors of a caprese summer.
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How to make caprese chicken recipe
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- Preheat oven to 400F. Spray a sheet pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In one bowl lightly beat eggs. In another bowl combine Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, dried basil and garlic powder.
- Dip chicken in eggs, then in breadcrumb mixture, evenly coating all sides.
- Arrange chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Spray tops of chicken with non-stick cooking spray. Bake chicken 30 minutes or until crumb coating is golden, chicken juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer registers an internal temperature of 165F.
- Arrange chicken on serving platter. Place the fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato slices and fresh basil leaves on top of the chicken.
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Serve the chicken at room temperature over a bed of lettuce and drizzle with balsamic glaze or a balsamic vinaigrette for a main dish salad
- Thinly sliced red onion can be sprinkled on top after cooking
- You can also cook the chicken in a baking dish
Substitutions
- Substitute Italian seasoned breadcrumbs for the panko breadcrumbs
- You can use boneless skinless chicken thighs in place of the chicken breasts
- Roma tomatoes or vine-ripened tomatoes can be used instead of the plum tomatoes
- Dried Italian seasoning can be substituted for the dried basil
Storage
- Store any leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator
- Chicken will stay fresh for 1-2 days.
- As always, I find it helpful to visit the FDA website for food storage guidelines
Caprese recipes
Ingredients for baked caprese chicken
- seasoned Panko breadcrumbs
- Parmesan cheese
- Parsley
- dried basil
- garlic powder
- boneless skinless chicken breasts
- fresh mozzarella
- plum tomatoes
- fresh basil
Baked Chicken Caprese
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup seasoned Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan
- 2 Tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella
- 2 plum tomatoes sliced
- 4 basil leaves
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Spray baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
- In one bowl lightly beat eggs. In another bowl combine Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, dried basil and garlic powder.
- Dip chicken in eggs, then in breadcrumb mixture, evenly coating all sides.
- Arrange chicken on prepared baking sheet. Spray tops of chicken with non-stick cooking spray. Bake chicken 30 minutes or until crumb coating is golden, chicken juices run clear and meat thermometer reads 165F.
- Arrange chicken on serving platter. Top with mozzarella, tomato slices and fresh basil leaves.
Notes
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