CAPRESE CHICKEN BAKE
Ingredients
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 garlic cloves minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 ½ teaspoons Dish off the Block Ciao Bella Italian Spice Blend, divided
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
4 small-medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 pounds)*
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
2 large tomatoes, sliced into ½” thick slices (garden fresh if possible)
½ teaspoon salt, divided
¼ teaspoon black pepper
12 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into ½” thick slices
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (plus more for sprinkling on the finished dish)
¼ cup fresh whole basil leaves
3-4 tablespoons balsamic glaze
8 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked al dente to package directions
Instructions
Combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, garlic, brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of the Italian seasoning, and fresh chopped basil in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Place the chicken breasts in a large ziplock bag and add the marinade. Massage so that the marinade evenly coats all the chicken. Let sit at room temperature for 30-40 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a large oven proof skillet or 9” x 13” pan with nonstick spray.
Place the chicken breasts with the marinade in the pan (top side of the breasts facing up). Spread the cherry tomatoes around the chicken and lightly toss them in the marinade so they are coated.
Place the tomato slices on top of the chicken. Sprinkle the salt, pepper, and remaining ½ teaspoon of the Italian seasoning over the top of everything in the pan. Bake for 20 minutes and remove from the oven.
Top the chicken with the mozzarella slices and sprinkle the parmesan. Place the pan back in the oven. Bake for 5-10 minutes until the mozzarella is melted and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 160-165 degrees). Do not overcook.
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Serve the chicken and sauce over the pasta. Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the top and garnish with more parmesan and the basil leaves. DEVOUR.
*Note – if you chicken breasts are very large, butterfly then to make thinner cutlets.
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