Are you looking for a quick and easy meal that you can make with frozen chicken breasts? Look no further than caprese chicken breasts pan fried from frozen! This dish is packed with flavor, thanks to the combination of fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic basil. Plus, it's a cinch to make, even if you're starting with frozen chicken breasts. In this article, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process of making this delicious and convenient meal. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a tasty and hassle-free dinner.
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SHEET PAN CAPRESE CHICKEN
Your dishwasher will thank you for this easy one-sheet weeknight dinner-- no prep bowls needed! Juicy roasted tomatoes and cheesy chicken breasts get a hint of brightness from fresh basil and a balsamic reduction.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil onto a rimmed baking sheet and use your fingers to evenly spread it out and coat the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle with the Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Scatter the cherry tomatoes on the baking sheet and shake it back and forth so they become evenly coated in the oil and seasoning. Arrange the chicken in the center of the baking sheet, pushing the tomatoes out to the perimeter, and drizzle the chicken with the remaining tablespoon of oil.
- Bake until the tomatoes are soft, blistered and begin to burst, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the vinegar to a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Lower the heat to medium and simmer until the vinegar has reduced by half and is thick enough to coat back of the spoon, 7 to 8 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and drape a slice of mozzarella over each chicken breast. Bake until the cheese melts and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast has reached 160 degrees F, 5 to 7 minutes (the chicken will carryover cook to 165 F).
- Sprinkle the chicken and tomatoes with the basil and drizzle with the balsamic reduction. Spoon the collected pan juices over the tomatoes and chicken. Serve on a bed of arugula and with crusty bread to mop up the pan juices.
BAKED CAPRESE CHICKEN
This is a simple yet amazing Caprese chicken made with fresh basil, grape tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella. Serve with a side salad or a side of pasta.
Provided by Ms. Chef Esh
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Panasonic
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Pour 1/4 cup dressing into a small bowl.
- Arrange chicken breasts evenly in the center of a grill pan. Brush both sides of the chicken breasts with dressing; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour remaining 1/4 cup dressing into a mixing bowl. Add tomatoes and basil. Toss to coat evenly with the dressing.
- Spread the tomato mixture evenly around chicken in a single layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove pan from oven and top chicken with fresh mozzarella; return pan to oven.
- Continue baking until mozzarella cheese is golden brown and bubbly and chicken is fully cooked, about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 111.7 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 35.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 674.5 mg, Sugar 9.8 g
CAPRESE CHICKEN
I love caprese salad and I'm always trying to find new ways to make chicken dishes and eat a bit healthier. Plus the basil in my garden is growing out of control! Everyone who's made it raves about it and makes it again and again!
Provided by Dana Andreucci Johnson
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 4h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts, Italian salad dressing, Italian herb seasoning, and chicken seasoning into a resealable plastic bag, knead bag several times to coat chicken with marinade, and squeeze air from the bag. Seal and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours.
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
- Pour canola oil into a large cast-iron or ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Heat the oil until a small droplet of water pops in the oil. Remove chicken breasts from marinade and discard used marinade. Place chicken breasts into hot oil, fry for 2 minutes, and flip chicken.
- Place skillet into the preheated oven and bake until chicken is no longer pink inside and the juices run clear, about 12 minutes. Top each chicken breast with a slice of mozzarella cheese and a tomato slice.
- Return to oven and bake until cheese has melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer chicken breasts to a serving platter and top each with a basil leaf and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 582.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 132.3 mg, Fat 39.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 43.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 1278.9 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
CHICKEN CAPRESE
Boneless chicken breast topped with spinach, tomato, and buffalo mozzarella with a touch of balsamic serves beautifully with a side pasta tossed with pesto.
Provided by Steven George Pierce
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir garlic into hot oil and cook until slightly softened, about 2 minutes, stirring often. Add spinach and toss with hot oil and garlic; cover and remove from heat. Set spinach mixture aside to wilt spinach.
- Heat 3 more tablespoons olive oil in an oven-safe skillet. Cook chicken breasts in hot oil until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Season with salt. Layer 1/4 of the wilted spinach, tomato slices, and mozzarella slices on top of each breast. Season with ground black pepper and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
- Bake in preheated oven until cheese has browned and chicken is no longer pink inside, about 15 minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a breast should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 105.4 mg, Fat 35.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 192.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
JUICY CHICKEN BREASTS BAKED FROM FROZEN
How many times have you forgotten to thaw those chicken breasts you've got stashed away before it's time to make dinner? Sure, you could double-bag the chicken and soak it in a hot water bath until thawed, but that still takes time and can get messy. Instead, follow this recipe to bake them straight from the freezer. You'll end up with juicy chicken coated in a crisp layer of breadcrumbs. Just make sure you freeze your chicken breasts in a flat layer so they don't stick together -- the recipe won't work with a big clump!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Add the mayonnaise, Dijon, parsley and garlic to a small bowl and stir to combine. Add the breadcrumbs, olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper to another bowl and stir until combined.
- Place the chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Dividing evenly, brush the mayonnaise mixture all over the top and sides of each piece. Top the mayo-covered areas with the panko mixture and press to adhere.
- Bake until the coating is golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of each breast registers 165 degrees F, 30 to 35 minutes.
SIMPLE PAN-FRIED CHICKEN BREASTS
This is a dish I came up with to serve with HeatherFeather's Red Wine & Rosemary Sauce over Linguine. This is so simple and extremely easy. I pan-fry the chicken in a skillet, then prepare the sauce in the same skillet. You might get some blackened 'stuff' in the pasta sauce - I strain it first before serving.
Provided by WaterMelon
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pound the chicken breasts with a meat mallet or a rolling pin, to tenderize the meat and ensure uniform thickness.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken and let sit for 15 minutes or so.
- Heat a skillet over med-high heat, and add olive oil.
- When pan is sufficiently heated, sear chicken breasts over high heat.
- Allow about 2 minutes (until lightly browned) before turning to other side.
- Optional: Before serving, sprinkle grated cheese on chicken and broil for approx 5-10 mins (until cheese is melted).
- Serving suggestions: Serve this over pasta, or as chicken sandwich with fresh tomatoes, lettuce and mustard/mayo.
- Personally I love this with fried rice too.
STUFFED CAPRESE CHICKEN
Literally the best, and easiest to make, caprese chicken you've ever had, I promise.
Provided by Hannah Winters
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch glass baking pan.
- Combine 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped spinach, cream cheese, and garlic powder in a medium bowl.
- Slice chicken lengthwise on the side of each breast to make a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through to the other side. Stuff cheese and spinach mixture into each breast. Secure filling by sealing each pocket with 2 to 3 toothpicks. Season with lemon-pepper seasoning and place in the prepared baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes; it's okay if some of the cheese and spinach mixture spills out while baking.
- Remove from the oven and top with tomato slices and remaining mozzarella. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and return to the oven. Bake until chicken is cooked through and cheese on top is bubbly and golden, 10 to 15 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 180 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 58.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 881.1 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
CAPRESE CHICKEN BREASTS PAN-FRIED
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Add the olive oil to a large nonstick skillet and heat over medium heat. Gently place the chicken in the skillet and cook, covered, until golden brown on the bottoms, about 10 minutes.Flip the chicken, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and top with the tomato and then mozzarella slices. Sprinkle the mozzarella with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cover the skillet and continue to cook until the mozzarella is melted and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes more.Top the chicken with the basil before serving.Source: foodnetwork.comRecipe formatted with the Cook'n Recipe Software from DVO Enterprises.
Nutrition Facts : Calories per serving 39
ONE-PAN CAPRESE CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: asparagus, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, chicken breast, fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato, fresh basil, parchment paper
Provided by Tiffany Lo
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place asparagus into mixing bowl and thoroughly coat with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic.
- Tear off a sheet of parchment paper, large enough to fold into a packet.
- Place chicken breast on top and season with salt and pepper. Place mozzarella, tomato, and basil on top.
- Fold the edges of the parchment paper widthwise 2-3 times then twist the ends until fully closed.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 1 gram
Tips:
- To save time and effort, use pre-made pesto sauce from the store.
- If you don't have frozen chicken breasts, you can use fresh chicken breasts and cook them according to the recipe's instructions for fresh chicken.
- To ensure that the chicken breasts are cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
- If you don't have balsamic vinegar, you can use red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar instead.
- To add more flavor to the dish, you can use a variety of different cheeses, such as mozzarella, Parmesan, or cheddar.
- You can also add other vegetables to the dish, such as bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms.
Conclusion:
Caprese chicken breasts are a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The combination of juicy chicken, tangy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic basil is sure to please everyone at the table. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. Simply cook the chicken according to the recipe's instructions and then top it with the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately.
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