Description
Ground Chicken Caprese offers a deliciously hearty twist on the traditional Caprese salad. This vibrant dish combines lean ground chicken, fresh mozzarella, ripe cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil for an explosion of flavor in every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, Ground Chicken Caprese is easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop garlic, halve cherry tomatoes, and slice mozzarella.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant; add ground chicken and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in tomatoes, salt, and pepper; cook until tomatoes soften (3-4 minutes).
- Reduce heat and fold in mozzarella; allow it to melt slightly (2-3 minutes).
- Remove from heat; toss in basil and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg