Description
This Ground Chicken Caprese recipe is a delightful twist on the classic Caprese salad, featuring seasoned ground chicken topped with mozzarella and cherry tomatoes, baked to perfection. A flavorful and satisfying dish for any meal.
Ingredients
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Ground Chicken Mixture:
- 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
Additional Ingredients:
- 8 ounces tomato sauce or marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 8 ounces mozzarella pearls
- 10 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh chopped basil, balsamic glaze, and grated parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.
- Sauté onions and garlic: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onions until softened, then add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Cook ground chicken: Add ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks until done. Drain any excess drippings.
- Season and add sauce: Season chicken with salt, oregano, basil, and parsley. Pour in tomato sauce and balsamic vinegar, stir to combine.
- Top with cheese and tomatoes: Place mozzarella and cherry tomatoes on top of the chicken. Bake in the oven for 7-8 minutes until cheese is melted and tomatoes are slightly blistered.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh basil, parmesan cheese, and balsamic glaze before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
