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Caprese Chicken Casserole

Caprese Chicken Casserole bakes juicy chicken breast under sliced Roma tomatoes and melty fresh mozzarella, finished with a balsamic glaze drizzle. This Italian-inspired one-dish dinner keeps the cheese tender by adding it partway through baking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 590
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

chicken breasts
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
tomatoes
  • 3 Roma tomatoes, sliced
fresh mozzarella
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
fresh basil
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil, chopped
balsamic glaze
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
seasonings
  • 0.25 Salt and pepper, to taste

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep and first bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a baking dish.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then arrange them in the baking dish.
  3. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, until the chicken is nearly cooked through (it should still finish in the next bake).
Add tomatoes and mozzarella
  1. Remove the casserole from the oven and top each chicken breast with sliced Roma tomatoes and sliced fresh mozzarella.
  2. Return to the oven and bake at 400°F for another 10-12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the chicken reaches 165°F.
  3. Sprinkle the top with fresh chopped basil right after baking.
  4. Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving for a glossy finish.

Notes

Pro tip: pound chicken breasts to an even thickness so they cook through at the same rate. For best results, add the tomatoes and mozzarella partway through baking so the cheese melts without overcooking. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days; reheat covered in a 350°F oven until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended due to texture changes in the mozzarella. Dietary swap: use low-fat mozzarella if you want a lighter casserole while keeping the caprese-style melt.