Best 6 Caprese Chicken Parmesan Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Chicken parmesan is a classic Italian-American dish that is loved by people of all ages. It consists of a breaded chicken cutlet that is fried and then topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. The caprese version of this dish adds a refreshing twist by incorporating fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella cheese. The result is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make the best caprese chicken parmesan recipe, as featured by Tasty.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN CAPRESE



Chicken Caprese image

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

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups spinach
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt to taste
2 beefsteak tomatoes, sliced
2 (4 ounce) balls of buffalo mozzarella, sliced
ground black pepper
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or to taste

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

CAPRESE CHICKEN



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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

4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup Italian salad dressing
1 tablespoon Italian herb seasoning
1 tablespoon chicken seasoning (such as Grill Mates® Montreal Chicken Seasoning)
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 (1/2 inch thick) slices fresh mozzarella cheese
4 (1/2 inch thick) slices tomato
4 large fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

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



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Originating in Capri, Caprese mimics the colors of the Italian flag in salad form using the now-classic combination of mozzarella, tomato and basil. Here, that trinity transforms everyday chicken cutlets into something special. Thanks to the proliferation of hothouse tomatoes (which are better enjoyed cooked than raw), this dish can be enjoyed year-round. Cocktail tomatoes, slightly larger than a golf ball and often sold on the vine, are perfect for this, but any size will work. Simple to assemble, this dish forms its own delicious pan sauce as the liquid from the cheese and tomatoes mingles with the caramelized juices from the browned chicken.

Provided by Susan Spungen

Categories     dinner, quick, one pot, poultry, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 ounces each)
Kosher salt and black pepper
8 ounces mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch slices
6 ounces cocktail or other tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Pesto, store-bought or homemade, for serving

Steps:

  • Pat chicken dry. Cut a lengthwise pocket into the thick side of each breast without cutting all the way through to the other side. Season breasts inside and out using 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  • Stuff each breast with a quarter of the mozzarella, 2 to 3 tomato slices (depending on size) and 4 to 5 basil leaves. Enclose the filling as much as possible by pulling the chicken over the filling. (The chicken can be prepared to this point, covered and refrigerated up to 24 hours.)
  • Heat olive oil in a large 12-inch nonstick pan over medium heat. Sauté garlic, stirring, until golden, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, scoop out garlic and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the oil in the pan.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and sauté chicken until golden on the bottom, about 6 minutes. If the breasts darken too quickly, lower heat. Flip and cook for 5 minutes, then cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes more, or until chicken is cooked through and filling is hot.
  • Using a spatula, carefully transfer chicken to a platter or four plates. Pour pan juices over the chicken. Garnish with pesto, reserved garlic and remaining basil leaves.

ONE-PAN CAPRESE CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pan Caprese Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

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

½ lb asparagus, trimmed
olive oil, to taste
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
1 chicken breast
fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
1 tomato, sliced
3 leaves fresh basil
parchment paper

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

CAPRESE CHICKEN



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I love a Caprese salad of tomatoes, basil and cheese, so why not try a chicken caprese? You can grill this dish, but my family agrees it's juicier straight from the oven. -Dana Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup Italian salad dressing
2 teaspoons chicken seasoning
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 slices
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze
Torn fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • In a large shallow dish, combine salad dressing, chicken seasoning and Italian seasoning. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 4-6 hours. Drain chicken, discarding marinade., Preheat oven to 450°. In an ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Transfer skillet to oven; bake 15-18 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°., Top chicken with cheese and tomato. Bake 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Drizzle with vinegar; top with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Fat 34 g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139 mg cholesterol, Sodium 761 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5 g carbohydrate (4 g sugars, Fiber 1 g fiber), Protein 45 g protein.

CAPRESE CHICKEN PARMESAN RECIPE BY TASTY



Caprese Chicken Parmesan Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cherry tomato, olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, balsamic vinegar, all-purpose flour, large eggs, bread crumbs, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic powder, Marketside Antibiotic-Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, olive oil, fresh mozzarella cheese, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil leaf

Provided by Walmart

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pt cherry tomato, quartered
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 cup bread crumbs
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 Marketside Antibiotic-Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, pounded into 1/2 in thick
¼ cup olive oil
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into 1/4in (6 mm)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
¼ cup fresh basil leaf, torn into bite size pieces

Steps:

  • Make the tomato salad: In a medium bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes with the olive oil, salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar, and toss to coat.
  • Make the caprese chicken: Add the flour to a large plate. Beat the eggs in a large shallow bowl. On a separate large plate, mix together the bread crumbs, ½ teaspoon salt, the pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Season the chicken breasts with ½ teaspoon salt each. Dredge in the flour, then dip into the eggs, letting an extra drip off, then coat in the bread crumb mixture.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet with a lid over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the chicken in the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low. Fry the chicken, uncovered, for about 5 minutes, or until the bottom is deep golden brown. Flip the chicken and arrange the sliced mozzarella on top. Cover the pan and cook for 3 minutes, or until the mozzarella is melted.
  • Pour the tomato salad on top of the chicken breasts, letting some of the tomatoes slide into the pan around the chicken. Cover again and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches at least 165°F (75°C) and the tomatoes are warmed through.
  • Transfer the chicken to a platter and top with the tomatoes. Drizzle with the balsamic vinegar and garnish with the torn basil.
  • Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh basil, you can substitute dried basil. Use about 1/4 of the amount of dried basil as you would fresh basil.
  • To make the chicken parmesan ahead of time, cook the chicken and eggplant parmesan according to the recipe. Then, let them cool completely. Store the chicken and eggplant parmesan in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the chicken and eggplant parmesan in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until warmed through.
  • If you don't have a meat mallet, you can use a rolling pin to pound the chicken breasts thin.
  • Be careful not to overcook the chicken, or it will become dry and tough.
  • Serve the chicken parmesan with your favorite pasta, such as spaghetti, penne, or linguine.

Conclusion:

Caprese chicken parmesan is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of crispy chicken, melted cheese, and fresh tomatoes and basil is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give caprese chicken parmesan a try!

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