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    Home » Dinner » Five Ingredient Caprese Chicken

    Five Ingredient Caprese Chicken

    Published: Mar 1, 2019 Modified: May 5, 2019 by Karen Kelly This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Five Ingredient Caprese Chicken is super fast and only uses pantry staples.  It's healthy, gluten-free and kid-friendly. {gluten free}

     Caprese Chicken with basil garnish

    Did you know that McDonald's burgers only contain 13% beef?  Did you know they use ammonia to disinfect the beef?

    These are quotes from my curious nine-year-old who says he will never eat at McDonald's again. Okay, maybe just the fries he says.

    I'm not sure what got him on this kick but he has been watching all sorts of videos about the pink slime that goes into the chicken nuggets and watching how they make the hamburgers.  Not sure I could sleep at night after watching that. We try to avoid McDonald's at all costs.  At least he's finding a constructive way to use his summer downtime.

    Caprese Chicken with balsamic reduction in cast iron skillet

    So in an effort to avoid fast food on those busy nights - you need quick and easy meals like this Five Ingredient Chicken Caprese.

    It uses simple ingredients that you should have in your pantry and fridge each week.  Even my kids ate it after removing the tomato and that green stuff.  They will eat tomatoes but not when they are on the chicken.  (weirdos!)

    I almost always pound my chicken thin.  It cooks quicker and has a better texture.  I hate biting into a super thick piece of chicken breast!  This way you get a nice combo of chicken, cheese, and tomato in each bite.  Always cut off the fat if you want your kids to eat it.

    I used balsamic syrup from Trader Joe's but you can easily make your own by boiling a cup of balsamic vinegar and then letting it reduce at a simmer. You can use this on everything!  I love it on this Easy Balsamic Chicken too.

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    Caprese Chicken

    This Five Ingredient Caprese Chicken is super fast and only uses pantry staples. It's healthy, gluten-free and kid-friendly
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: caprese chicken
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 3
    Calories: 443kcal
    Author: Karen Kelly

    Ingredients

    • 3 chicken breasts
    • 2 roma tomatoes
    • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or goat cheese
    • ½ cup balsamic syrup
    • 2 tbsp basil
    • salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Start by pounding your chicken breasts thin between two pieces of plastic wrap. Trim off any fat.
    • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high.
    • Salt and pepper chicken breasts on both sides and place in hot skillet. Cook for about 4-6 minutes per side depending on how thick they are. You want to get some good browning on each side.
    • When chicken is cooked through drizzle with the balsamic syrup, top with the mozzarella and tomato. Turn off heat, put lid on and let the cheese melt for a minute of two.
    • Serve with more balsamic syrup if desired. Top with basil.  I like lots!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 498mg | Potassium: 962mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 760IU | Vitamin C: 8.7mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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    About Karen Kelly

    Hi, I'm Karen Kelly a certified health coach. At Seasonal Cravings, you will find wholesome gluten free recipes and healthy lifestyle tips.

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    1. Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen

      July 04, 2016 at 11:42 am

      PERFECT easy summer dish Karen! Love it!

      Reply
    2. sugarfreelondoner

      July 06, 2016 at 1:27 pm

      Absolutely looooove this recipe! My children will be all over it. I'm always looking for ways to make the old chicken breast - a favourite in our house - more interesting. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        July 08, 2016 at 11:47 am

        Hope they love it!

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    3. Carrol Babcock

      August 03, 2017 at 4:33 pm

      What do you do with the 1/2 cup basil? Did I miss that?

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        August 03, 2017 at 4:47 pm

        Thanks for pointing that out Carrol. I just changed it!

        Reply

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