Description
Juicy chicken breasts baked with fresh mozzarella, tangy tomatoes, and fragrant basil, all wrapped up in a convenient foil packet for a quick and delicious dinner.
Ingredients
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
– 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– 1 tsp dried oregano
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. – Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. – Lay out four 12-inch squares of heavy-duty foil.
3. – Place one chicken breast in the center of each foil square.
4. – Top each chicken breast with slices of mozzarella, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped basil.
5. – Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper.
6. – Fold the foil over the chicken and crimp the edges to create a sealed packet.
7. – Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
8. – Carefully open the foil packets and serve the Caprese Chicken Foil Packs hot.
Notes
For best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients. You can also try different herb blends or add a drizzle of balsamic glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian, American