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caprese grilled chicken on asparagus on a black plate on a cutting board with a napkin
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Caprese Grilled Chicken

Course dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword caprese, chicken, grilled, tomatoes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 3 servings
Calories 360kcal
Author Bruce and Dina Miller

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Pan
  • Grill

Ingredients

Ingredients for Caprese Chicken:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 shallot diced fine
  • 6 cloves garlic shredded
  • 1 7 ounce container roasted tomatoes chopped save liquid
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 pinch hot pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper
  • 3 slices of fresh mozzarella per chicken breast
  • 2-3 chicken breasts

Instructions

  • We like to marinate our chicken in buttermilk, dijon, sriracha and garlic powder. I add this to a zipper bag in the morning, or night before, and add chicken breasts....but please use whatever marinade you like.
  • Prep ingredients for sauce. Dice shallot, and shred garlic. Chop the roasted tomatoes, saving liquid. Pre-heat oven to 350°. Now it is time to grill the chicken, and start on the sauce!
    1 shallot diced fine, 6 cloves garlic, 1 7 ounce container roasted tomatoes chopped
  • Preheat gas grill before cooking to medium-high heat or 350-400° F, or prepare charcoal grill. Lightly grease grill surface and add chicken. Close lid and cook 8 minutes, or until bottoms are browned with sear marks. Rotate chicken, close lid, reduce heat to medium and cook 7-10 minutes more, or until internal temperature reaches 165° F.
    2-3 chicken breasts
  • Preheat oven to 350. Heat oil in cast iron skillet.  Add shallots, cook a couple minutes until softened, add garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Add chopped roasted tomatoes along with liquid. Toss in cherry tomatoes, stir, add fresh cracked pepper, chili flakes and Italian seasoning and place in oven till tomatoes break down. 
    1 shallot diced fine, 6 cloves garlic, 1 pint cherry tomatoes, 1 pinch hot pepper flakes, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • Bring chicken in to rest, covered 5 minutes. Place chicken on tomatoes and layer cheese on top, return to oven, and turn on broil. Watch for cheese to melt and brown. 
    2-3 chicken breasts
  • Serve over steamed or roasted asparagus with a drizzle of balsamic.

Notes

This recipe can be used for 2-3 chicken breasts. If you make up an extra one, it is perfect for a caprese chicken sandwich the next day!

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breast | Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 434mg | Potassium: 990mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2037IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 752mg | Iron: 3mg