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Baked Chicken Caprese for Mother’s Day

Delight Mom when you prepare this delicious one-pan meal on Mother’s Day. Whether for lunch or dinner, pair it with her favorite beverage and make a toast about all she means to you. 

Prep Time: 10 Minutes | Cook Time: 30 Minutes | Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE CHICKEN:

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Fiesta Italian Spice Blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • Cooking spray for pan
  • 2 8-ounce tubs of fresh mozzarella cheese. Cut one tub into eight slices and the other tub into small chunks
  • 3 vine ripe tomatoes, divided — ½ cup for chicken and ½ cup for garnish
  • 1 cup whole basil leaves, divided — ½ cup for chicken and ½ cup for garnish

FOR THE BALSAMIC REDUCTION

  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey

PREP

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
INSTRUCTIONS

Balsamic Reduction

  • Add balsamic vinegar and honey to a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a slight boil and reduce heat by half; cook for about 6-8 minutes; set aside and let cool.

Spice Mixture for Chicken

  • In a small bowl, combine Italian season blend with salt and pepper to taste.

Chicken

  • Slice the chicken breasts diagonally about ¾ way through the meat. Leave about ¼ inch of the breast intact to hold the cheese and tomato slices.
  • Sprinkle spice mixture evenly over the breasts. Work the mixture onto the cuts and both sides of the chicken with your fingers.
  • Spray the 11 x 7-inch baking pan with the cooking spray.
  • Place chicken into the pan. Insert one slice of mozzarella cheese and one slice of tomato into slits on the chicken. Drizzle ½ teaspoon olive oil over the chicken and roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked thoroughly, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 25-30 minutes.
  • While the chicken is cooking, combine chopped mozzarella with chopped tomato. Add two tablespoons of chopped basil, a pinch of salt and pepper. Drizzle ½ teaspoon olive oil into the mixture. Set aside until ready to plate.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven when the cheese has melted entirely over the cooked chicken.
  • Top with whole basil leaves and serve immediately, topped with mozzarella and tomatoes, drizzled with balsamic Reduction, and garnished with more basil, if desired.

 

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Chef Rebecka Evans

Rebecka Evans is a highly acclaimed competitive home cook, food blogger, Freelance Food Writer, and recipe developer. She is a proud mother of five and a grandmother to eight. Evans is showcasing her culinary skills as a Top 20 contestant on MasterChef: Generations Season 14. In 2017, she achieved the prestigious title of Bacon World Champion at the World Food Championship and emerged victorious on Food Network's Home Sweet Grandma episode of CLASH OF THE GRANDMAS 2016. In addition to her culinary talents, Rebecka is a trained classical vocalist with a passion for opera. Explore her blog, follow her MasterChef journey, and dive into her extensive recipe collection. http://athomewithrebecka.com

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