Category, DifficultyIntermediate
Grilled Caprese Chicken
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time8 minsTotal Time23 mins
 ¾ cup marinara sauce, divided
 1 lb grilled chicken breast, sliced ¼-inch thick crosswise
 8 oz package fresh mozzarella, sliced ¼-inch thick
 1 beefsteak tomato, chopped
 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
 Baby arugula for garnish (optional)
1

Preheat oven to 400°. Spread ½ cup marinara sauce in 9-inch square
baking dish; arrange chicken slices standing upright over sauce.
Alternating every few slices, add cheese slices between chicken
slices; top with remaining ¼ cup marinara sauce and roast 8 minutes
or until cheese is slightly melted and chicken is heated through.
Makes about 4 cups.

2

Serve caprese chicken sprinkled with tomato and drizzled with
balsamic glaze; garnish with arugula, if desired.

Chef Tip: Serve chicken with ready-made garlic bread.

Ingredients

 ¾ cup marinara sauce, divided
 1 lb grilled chicken breast, sliced ¼-inch thick crosswise
 8 oz package fresh mozzarella, sliced ¼-inch thick
 1 beefsteak tomato, chopped
 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
 Baby arugula for garnish (optional)

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 400°. Spread ½ cup marinara sauce in 9-inch square
baking dish; arrange chicken slices standing upright over sauce.
Alternating every few slices, add cheese slices between chicken
slices; top with remaining ¼ cup marinara sauce and roast 8 minutes
or until cheese is slightly melted and chicken is heated through.
Makes about 4 cups.

2

Serve caprese chicken sprinkled with tomato and drizzled with
balsamic glaze; garnish with arugula, if desired.

Notes

Grilled Caprese Chicken