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Ground Chicken Caprese with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and balsamic glaze in a skillet.

Ground Chicken Caprese


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  • Author: Aneta
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Ground Chicken Caprese is a fast, one-skillet dinner packed with Italian-inspired flavors. Juicy cherry tomatoes, melty mozzarella pearls, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze make this dish a weeknight favorite that looks as good as it tastes.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ½ cup diced onion

  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic

  • 2 pounds ground chicken

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon dried basil

  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley

  • 8 ounces tomato sauce or marinara sauce

  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

  • 8 ounces mozzarella pearls

  • 10 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved

  • Fresh chopped basil (for garnish)

  • Grated parmesan cheese (for garnish)

  • Balsamic glaze (for garnish)


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 500°F.

  2. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.

  3. Stir in the chopped garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

  4. Add ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks. Cook fully until no longer pink, then drain any excess drippings.

  5. Season the chicken with kosher salt, oregano, basil, and parsley. Pour in tomato sauce and balsamic vinegar, stirring to combine.

  6. Scatter mozzarella pearls and halved cherry tomatoes evenly over the chicken mixture.

  7. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 7–8 minutes, until the mozzarella is melted and the tomatoes are slightly blistered.

  8. Remove from oven and garnish with fresh chopped basil, grated parmesan cheese, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Great served on its own, over pasta, or with crusty bread.

  • For a low-carb option, try serving over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.

  • Mozzarella pearls work best, but torn fresh mozzarella balls also melt beautifully.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Italian-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 680 mg
  • Fat: 23 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 40 g
  • Cholesterol: 115 mg