Easy Caprese chicken is a flavorful and healthy dinner. This recipe is quick and easy to make, making it the perfect go-to weeknight meal. The balsamic reduction makes it fancy enough for guests!
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When I started this blog, I really didn’t have specific expectations or goals. I just wanted an organized place where I could post and share my recipes for my challengers and fellow Beachbody coaches. I truly believe that healthy food can be delicious AND simple, and want to teach others that this is, in fact, attainable.
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Thank you for letting me share that.
Now back to what you are here for – delicious and easy caprese chicken!
This recipe is so simple, totally fix friendly, but you can make it for your guests and they will LOVE it.
The secret?
Balsamic glaze.
Add it to grilled chicken, mozzarella, fresh basil and tomatoes and be ready to wow!
How, you ask? It is easy peasy!
I have two other variations of Easy Caprese Chicken on the blog! Check them out-
21 Day Fix Instant Pot Caprese Chicken (Slow Cooker Option)
21 Day Fix One Skillet Caprese Chicken
Want to see this Easy Caprese Chicken on a meal plan? Check out this post:
Easy Caprese Chicken on {Week of 7/8/19} Summer Favorites Meal Plan
I hope you enjoy this easy caprese chicken recipe.
Easy Caprese Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to uniform thickness
- 1/2 cup good quality balsamic vinegar
- 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 1/3 cup sliced fresh mozzarella
- Fresh basil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Liquid stevia optional
Instructions
- Heat balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until reduced by half. If you want, you can add a couple drops of liquid stevia. Remove and set glaze aside.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Grill 3-5 minutes on the first side, depending on the thickness of the chicken.
- Flip chicken and top with tomatoes and mozzarella. Grill another 3-5 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and mozzarella melts. Remove from heat.
- Plate the chicken and top with basil and the balsamic glaze.
Notes
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Lisa Roberts says
Love ALL of your recipes! Making this tomorrow night, any suggestions on a side or sides?
Nancylynn says
Thank you so much! Just a simple brown rice or pasta is delish! For some extra veggies I think some sauteed zucchini would be a great side! https://confessionsofafitfoodie.com/sauteed-zucchini/
Joyce says
This is such a delicious meal! I used my George Foreman grill and it was super easy. I also grilled some extra halved grape tomatoes for a full green. With some steamed green beans on the side for another green, it was beautiful as well as delicious. We both really enjoyed it and were pleased that the glaze didn’t overwhelm the other flavors! It was perfect!
SueBoettger says
Thank you for this wonderful recipe! I made I for dinner last night and my husband and I loved it. I was easy to make and looks elegant. Definitely will make again!
Nancylynn says
You are SO welcome, Sue! <3
Caitlyn says
Do you think I could follow this recipe, except bake it instead of grilling the chicken? I live in an apartment and do not have a grill!
Nancylynn says
Absolutely! Or cook it stove top!
Diane Cleland says
I made this tonight. It was so good. I only had lightly dried bail, but it was still awesome! I can imagine it would be even better with fresh.
Nancylynn says
Yay!! That’s great to know!!
S. Guerra says
Oh Yes! I have to try this. I’m not too crazy about tomatoes so I think roasted red peppers would be an amazing substitute. Thank you for this recipe 🙂
Nancylynn says
I think that would be AMAZING!
Trisha Fugere says
This was yummy!!! Thanks for the fun recipe!
Nancylynn says
You are so welcome!!
Lora says
This is SO good. I didn’t have fresh basil and it was still marvelous!
Nancylynn says
I’m SO happy to hear that!!! Means a lot- thanks for the comment!!!