Caprese Chicken Casserole Recipe Is Summer's Perfect Italian Skillet Dinner (8 Ingredients, 35 Minutes) by Elisa Schmitz
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Caprese lovers, this recipe is for you. With all the farm-fresh tomatoes and basil you can find at farmers markets, grocery stores or even in your own backyard, now is the perfect time to enjoy the incredible flavor of a beloved caprese salad in one unforgettable meal. This caprese chicken casserole recipe is summer's perfect skillet dinner.
This caprese chicken skillet casserole is so juicy and flavorful. The chicken turns out so moist in this nutritious and delicious one-pan dinner. If you love the flavors of of basil, pesto, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, then this easy high-protein casserole recipe should be in your recipe rotation. It's irresistible!
The Italian-inspired casserole recipe includes healthy basil and tomatoes (check out the health benefits of basil and the health benefits of tomatoes). Plus, the wholesome skillet casserole is packed with protein, thanks to the chicken and fresh mozzarella. Check out the health benefits of protein and the health benefits of mozzarella cheese.
Here's the savory list of ingredients you'll need to make this gluten-free dinner recipe: fresh tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, prepared pesto, balsamic glaze, butter, chicken breast, fresh basil and fresh mozzarella. You marinate the tomatoes in a mixture of olive oil, pesto and balsamic glaze. Next, you cook the chicken in olive oil and butter. Then, you top the chicken with fresh basil, tomatoes and mozzarella. Bake until the mozzarella is melted and everything is bubbling. Top with the marinated tomatoes and serve with a drizzle of balsamic glaze if you like. So good!
Enjoy this flavorful dish for dinner all on its own, or serve it over pasta or some crusty bread. Additional fresh basil and balsamic glaze make a lovely (and tasty) garnish.
Cuisine: American / Italian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes (ovens vary)
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients
For the Marinated Tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes, sliced (about 2 medium tomatoes)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons prepared basil pesto (store-bought, or make your own pesto)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze, plus additional for garnish
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper (or to taste, to season the marinade)
For the Chicken
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 pounds chicken cutlets
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper (or to taste, to season the chicken)
- 10 - 15 fresh basil leaves, depending on size (enough to cover the chicken)
- 10 - 12 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced (enough to cover the chicken)
- additional fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
- drizzle of balsamic glaze, for garnish (optional)
Here's how to make it:
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the olive oil, pesto and balsamic glaze. Season with salt and pepper, if desired, then whisk to combine.
- Add the tomatoes and toss to combine. Set aside.
- In a cast iron or ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and butter and stir to combine. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, if desired, then add the chicken to the skillet.
- Cook the chicken until cooked through and golden, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from heat.
- Place the basil on top of the chicken, ensuring the basil leaves are evenly distributed and chicken is covered.
- Place the mozzarella slices on top of the basil, ensuring slices are evenly distributed and chicken is covered. Bake in an oven that's been preheated to 400 degrees F until mozzarella melts and everything is bubbling, about 10 minutes. (Alternatively, you could broil it for a few minutes instead.)
- Remove skillet from oven and allow to rest for a few minutes. Top chicken with the marinated tomatoes.
- Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves, if desired.
- Drizzle with additional balsamic glaze, if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave.
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