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Caprese Chicken Thighs (One Pan)
Juicy, protein-forward Caprese chicken thighs baked with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and a light balsamic glaze. A simple one-pan dinner made with real ingredients and minimal cleanup.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 35 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Mira Lyubenova📖 cookinglsl
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- oven
- skillet
- bowl
- whisk
- baking dish
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Heat vegetable oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
vegetable oil (for searing)1 tbsp
3
Season chicken thighs with ½ tsp salt. Sear for ⏱️ 2 minutes per side, until lightly golden on the outside (they will finish cooking in the oven).
4
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, Dijon mustard, basil, and oregano.
olive oil3 tbspbalsamic vinegar1 tbspDijon mustard (optional)1 tspdried basil1 tspdried oregano1 tsp
5
In a 9x13-inch baking dish (or use the same skillet if oven-safe), layer tomatoes on the bottom. Spread pesto over tomatoes if using.
large tomatoes (sliced into ¼-inch rounds (or 1½ cups cherry tomatoes))2
6
Arrange chicken thighs over the tomatoes. Pour the balsamic mixture evenly over the chicken.
large tomatoes (sliced into ¼-inch rounds (or 1½ cups cherry tomatoes))2
7
Top with sliced fresh mozzarella.
fresh mozzarella (sliced or torn)6 oz
8
Bake for 18–⏱️ 22 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
9
Rest for ⏱️ 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
dried basil1 tsp
Nutrition Facts
calories
310 kcal
fat Content
19 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
3 g
sodium Content
702 mg
protein Content
29 g
trans Fat Content
0.02 g
cholesterol Content
130 mg
carbohydrate Content
5 g
saturated Fat Content
6 g
unsaturated Fat Content
11 g
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