Description
Ground Chicken Caprese is a delightful dish that combines tender ground chicken with fresh basil, creamy mozzarella, and a tangy balsamic glaze. This vibrant meal is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, offering a burst of summertime flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop the basil. Halve cherry tomatoes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add ground chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked through.
- Stir in halved cherry tomatoes, salt, and pepper; cook for about 4 minutes until softened.
- Sprinkle diced mozzarella on top of the mixture and cover with a lid to melt.
- Remove from heat and mix in chopped basil. Drizzle balsamic glaze before serving.
- Plate while warm and garnish with extra basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg