Caprese Baked Chicken with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil

This dish takes everything you love about a classic caprese salad and transforms it into a satisfying weeknight dinner that practically makes itself. Juicy chicken breasts are topped with ripe tomatoes, melty fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil for a meal that feels fancy without any fuss. It's the kind of recipe that will have everyone at the table asking for seconds before they've even finished their first bite.

✨ An original recipe written by AI — not kitchen-tested, so trust your taste on seasoning & timing.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 medium vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 tbsp balsamic glaze

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish with a drizzle of olive oil.
2. Pat the chicken breasts dry, then rub them all over with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Arrange the seasoned chicken in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
4. Layer two or three tomato slices on top of each chicken breast, then top with two slices of fresh mozzarella.
5. Bake uncovered for 25 to 28 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the mozzarella is bubbly and lightly golden.
6. Remove from the oven and immediately scatter fresh basil leaves over each piece.
7. Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze over everything and serve right away.

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