Description
Savor the taste of summer with Ground Chicken Caprese, featuring juicy chicken, fresh basil, and melted mozzarella. This vibrant dish is perfect for any gathering, offering a delightful mix of flavors and textures that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, minced garlic, chopped basil, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into equal patties about half an inch thick.
- Place sliced mozzarella on each patty and top with halved cherry tomatoes.
- Arrange patties on a greased baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Garnish with additional basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg