Easy Juicy Sheet Pan Caprese Chicken Recipe with Balsamic Glaze Perfect for Dinner
A quick and easy sheet pan chicken recipe featuring juicy chicken breasts roasted with cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and a tangy-sweet balsamic glaze. Perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680 g), thin-cut or halved if thick
- 1 pint (about 300 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz (225 g) fresh mozzarella, sliced or bocconcini
- 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves (about 15 g)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) balsamic glaze (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over them and sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper evenly on both sides.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts spaced evenly on a rimmed 9×13 inch sheet pan.
- Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes around the chicken. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over the tomatoes and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the oven for 20 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the tomatoes are soft and slightly blistered.
- Remove the pan from the oven and gently place slices of fresh mozzarella on top of each chicken breast.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the mozzarella is just melted but not runny.
- Remove from the oven, scatter fresh basil leaves over the chicken and tomatoes, then drizzle the balsamic glaze generously on top.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure better browning. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking; chicken is done at 165°F (74°C). Warm balsamic glaze slightly if too thick for easy drizzling. Pounding thick chicken breasts to even thickness helps with uniform cooking. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat best in the oven to maintain juiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 350400
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 68
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 40
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