Baked Chicken Caprese

Baked Panko-Crusted Chicken Caprese, warm, perfectly seasoned, baked chicken is topped with the flavors of fresh mozzarella, garden fresh plum tomatoes and fresh basil leaves.

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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.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: baked chicken caprese, chicken caprese, easy chicken dinner

Servings:

Calories: 338kcal

Author: Gwynn Galvin

Equipment

baking sheet

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

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

Makes 4 servings.

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