Chicken Caprese (Olive Garden Copycat Recipe)

Name: Chicken Caprese (Olive Garden Copycat Recipe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: boneless skinless chicken breast halves; Lemon Vinaigrette, recipe follows; 6 medium Roma tomatoes; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 cup olive oil; 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut in 1/4-inch pieces; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; Lemon Vinaigrette:; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 clove garlic, minced; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

boneless skinless chicken breast halves
Lemon Vinaigrette, recipe follows
6 medium Roma tomatoes
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup olive oil
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut in 1/4-inch pieces
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Lemon Vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Cut each tomato into quarters lengthwise. Place in a medium bowl and toss gently with sugar, salt and olive oil. Spoon tomato mixture onto a rimmed cookie sheet so that tomato pieces don't touch. Roast for 30 minutes. Spoon tomatoes and all accumulated juices into a small bowl. Add cheese, basil leaves and pepper, tossing gently. Let sit at room temperature while chicken cooks.
3
Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
4
Remove chicken and discard marinade. Place chicken on same cookie sheet used to roast tomatoes. Roast for about 30 minutes, turning once, or until fully cooked through.
5
To serve, place 1 chicken breast half on each heated dinner plate. Spoon 1/4 of tomato mixture over top.

457

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: boneless skinless chicken breast halves, Lemon Vinaigrette, recipe follows, 6 medium Roma tomatoes, 1 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Chicken Caprese (Olive Garden Copycat Recipe) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!