Ground Chicken Caprese
A quick, gluten-free meal featuring juicy ground chicken topped with melted mozzarella pearls, cherry tomatoes, and herb-infused tomato sauce, baked to bubbly perfection.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 275kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 8 ounces tomato sauce or marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 8 ounces mozzarella pearls
- 10 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh chopped basil (for garnish)
- Balsamic glaze (for garnish)
- Grated parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C)
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté onions and garlic until softened
- Add ground chicken, breaking it up, and cook until browned and fully cooked
- Season with salt, oregano, basil, and parsley; stir in tomato sauce and balsamic vinegar
- Meanwhile, halve cherry tomatoes
- In an oven-safe skillet, layer mozzarella pearls, cooked chicken mixture, and cherry tomatoes
- Bake 15-20 minutes until cheese melts and tomatoes blister
- Garnish with fresh basil, balsamic glaze, and parmesan
Notes
Oven-safe skillet ensures even baking
Balsamic glaze adds a tangy finish
Freezes well (unbaked) for up to 3 months
Balsamic glaze adds a tangy finish
Freezes well (unbaked) for up to 3 months