Oven Baked Caprese Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts, around 2.2 – 2.6 lbs, depending on the size
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze* (note 1)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar* (note 2)
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 lbs cherry tomatoes
• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
• fresh basil for garnish/serving

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 325°F and set aside a baking pan (9×13).

2. 2

   Pat your chicken dry and sprinkle from both sides with salt and pepper, set aside.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl mix together the remaining olive oil, balsamic drizzle, basil, salt and sugar.

4. 4

   Put the tomatoes into the bowl and give it a toss, set aside.

5. 5

   Now take 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and heat it up in a big pan over high heat.

6. 6

   Sear the chicken breast for 1-2 minutes from each side to brown them up a bit.* (note 3)

7. 7

   Place chicken in your baking pan.

8. 8

   Add the tomatoes and spread remaining balsamic sauce over the chicken breasts.

9. 9

   Pour in the chicken broth and cook for 20-30 minutes (note 4).

10. 10

    When the chicken has only 10 minutes left to cook, place the mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the chicken and put back in the oven to finish cooking (note 5).

11. 11

    Serve with pasta, bread, and freshly chopped basil, if desired. Enjoy!