Description
Enjoy a delightful twist on the classic Caprese salad with this Ground Chicken Caprese recipe. Tender ground chicken is cooked to perfection with aromatic herbs, savory tomato sauce, and gooey mozzarella, topped off with fresh cherry tomatoes and a balsamic glaze. This dish is a flavor-packed, protein-rich meal that is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
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Main Dish:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 8 ounces tomato sauce or marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Garnish:
- 8 ounces mozzarella pearls
- 10 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh chopped basil
- Balsamic glaze
- Grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.
- Saute onions and garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion in olive oil until softened. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Cook ground chicken: Add ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks until no longer pink. Season with salt, oregano, basil, and parsley.
- Add sauce and vinegar: Pour in tomato sauce and balsamic vinegar, stirring to combine.
- Layer ingredients: Place mozzarella pearls and cherry tomatoes on top of the chicken in the skillet.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 7-8 minutes until cheese is melted and tomatoes are blistered.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh basil, grated parmesan, and drizzled balsamic glaze before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
