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Caprese Chicken

A flavorful chicken dish topped with fresh mozzarella, basil, and balsamic glaze, served with smashed potatoes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces Chicken breasts
  • 4 slices Mozzarella cheese
  • 0.25 cup Basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic glaze
  • 4 small Potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness.
  2. Brush chicken with olive oil and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place chicken in a baking dish, top each with mozzarella slices, and bake for 20 minutes.
  4. While chicken is baking, halve potatoes and preheat a skillet with olive oil over medium heat.
  5. Cook potatoes for 15 minutes until crispy and soft, flipping halfway.
  6. Top baked chicken with fresh basil and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
  7. Serve chicken with smashed potatoes on the side and enjoy!

Notes

This dish combines fresh flavors with hearty textures, perfect for a quick dinner.