This Baked Caprese Chicken Recipe is not only healthy, but absolutely delicious. The recipe is easy to make for a high protein meal that is family and leftover friendly.

chicken caprese ingredients uncooked

Does the thought of making an elaborate dinner completely turn you off?

Me too.

If I don’t feel like doing a ton of prep for dinner or a recipe that requires a lot of effort, I make this Baked Chicken Caprese with Roasted Thyme Potatoes.

It’s just as delicious as a restaurant meal but without all the work!

This recipe is filled with flavors that your whole family will enjoy, even the picky eaters.

Another highlight of this recipe is that it makes many servings and can last you throughout the week if you want to meal prep.

Main Ingredients

How to Make Baked Caprese Chicken

THYME ROASTED POTATOES

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
  2. Rinse and dry the baby potatoes
  3. Cut the baby potatoes into chunks
  4. Add the potatoes to a baking sheet that has either been lined with aluminum foil and sprayed with nonstick or drizzled with olive oil
  5. Add the thyme and sea salt on potatoes 
  6. Mix with your hands to coat all the potatoes
  7. Spread out in an even layer
  8. Put in the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes
  9. Now, start prepping the chicken and put that in the oven when ready (see instructions below)
  10. Flip/mix around the potatoes and put the tray back in the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes to brown the other sides
  11. Once fully cooked and crispy, remove from the oven
  12. Plate the potatoes

BAKED CAPRESE CHICKEN

  1. Line two baking tray with aluminum foil. Spray with olive oil or another nonstick spray 
  2. Place the two chicken breasts on one of the trays and set the other aside for the potatoes
  3. Drizzle the chicken breasts with olive oil 
  4. Mix the dried oregano + basil then spread in an even layer on top of the chicken breasts
  5. Season with sea salt (to taste)
  6. Put the chicken into the oven and bake for 20 minutes
  7. Remove the chicken from the oven once baked (use a thermometer to check or slice a chicken breast open)
  8. Top each chicken breast with a slice of mozzarella and tomato
  9. Put back in the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes to warm the tomato and melt the mozzarella cheee
  10. Remove the Baked Caprese Chicken Breasts from the oven
  11. Plate the chicken with the potatoes
  12. Drizzle balsamic glaze on top of the chicken, if desired
  13. Top the chicken with some fresh basil, if desired
  14. Enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

What size should the cut potatoes be?

The potatoes should be cut small pieces (about 3/4 to 1 inch cubes).

How do you know if the chicken is done?

The chicken was fully cooked in the 30 minutes. However, to check you can use a thermometer and it is at 165 degrees F.

You can also cut it open to make sure it is cooked all the way through, if the juices run clear then it is cooked.

Can I use another kind of potato in this recipe?

You can use any type of potato that you like! I love to use baby potatoes when roasting with thyme. However, any potato will work and even sweet potatoes would be delicious!

How do I know the potatoes are done roasting?

You’ll know when the potatoes are caramelized on multiple sides and tender when a fork is put through.

How do I store the leftovers?

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

baked chicken caprese with potatoes and green beans on a plate

Baked Caprese Chicken Recipe

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 4 servings
This Baked Caprese Chicken Recipe is not only healthy, but absolutely delicious. The recipe is easy to make for a high protein meal that is family and leftover friendly.
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Ingredients
 

  • 4 large chicken breasts
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella , 2 slices total
  • 1 large tomato, sliced
  • 2 tbsp oregano, dried, crushed
  • 2 tbsp basil, dried, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt, to taste
  • balsamic glaze, optional, for plating
  • fresh basil leaves, optional, for plating

Thyme Roasted Potatoes

  • 1 lb baby potatoes, cubed
  • 1/4 cup thyme
  • sea salt, to taste
  • olive oil / olive oil spray, for baking tray

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F

Thyme Roasted Potatoes

  • Rinse and dry the baby potatoes
  • Cut the baby potatoes into chunks
  • Add the potatoes to a baking sheet that has either been lined with aluminum foil and sprayed with nonstick or drizzled with olive oil
  • Add the thyme and sea salt on potatoes
  • Mix with your hands to coat all the potatoes
  • Spread out in an even layer
  • Put in the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes
  • Now, start prepping the chicken and put that in the oven when ready (see instructions below)
  • Flip/mix around the potatoes and put the tray back in the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes to brown the other sides
  • Once fully cooked and crispy, remove from the oven
  • Plate the potatoes

Baked Caprese Chicken

  • Line two baking tray with aluminum foil. Spray with olive oil or another nonstick spray
  • Place the two chicken breasts on one of the trays and set the other aside for the potatoes
  • Drizzle the chicken breasts with olive oil
  • Mix the dried oregano + basil then spread in an even layer on top of the chicken breasts
  • Season with sea salt (to taste)
  • Put the chicken into the oven and bake for 20 minutes
  • Remove the chicken from the oven once baked (use a thermometer to check or slice a chicken breast open)
  • Top each chicken breast with a slice of mozzarella and tomato
  • Put back in the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes to warm the tomato and melt the mozzarella cheee
  • Remove the Baked Caprese Chicken Breasts from the oven
  • Plate the chicken with the potatoes
  • Drizzle balsamic glaze on top of the chicken, if desired
  • Top the chicken with some fresh basil, if desired
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken bread, Calories: 426kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 49g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 142mg, Sodium: 764mg, Potassium: 1296mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 948IU, Vitamin C: 35mg, Calcium: 295mg, Iron: 3mg
Author: Jess Selensky
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: Italian
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