Description
Ground Chicken Caprese is a flavorful and satisfying dish that elevates the classic Caprese salad into a hearty meal. Combining lean ground chicken with fresh basil, sweet cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, this recipe offers a delightful mix of textures and tastes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual get-togethers, it’s quick to prepare and sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add ground chicken to the skillet. Cook until golden brown and crumbled (5-7 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in halved cherry tomatoes and chopped basil. Cook until tomatoes soften (3-4 minutes).
- Sprinkle mozzarella balls over the chicken mixture, cover the skillet, and let melt for about 2 minutes.
- Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the dish before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using crushed red pepper flakes or substituting spinach for basil. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently.