Ground Chicken Caprese
A flavorful and easy-to-make dish combining ground chicken with fresh mozzarella and cherry tomatoes, finished with basil and balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley
- 8 ounces tomato sauce or marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 8 ounces mozzarella pearls
- 10 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
Garnish
- Fresh chopped basil, balsamic glaze and grated parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C).
- Cook onion in olive oil until softened, then add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add ground chicken, cook until fully cooked, then season with salt, oregano, basil, and parsley. Stir in tomato sauce and balsamic vinegar.
- Top with mozzarella pearls and cherry tomatoes, then bake for 7-8 minutes until cheese melts and tomatoes blister.
- Garnish with basil, parmesan, and balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
Use fresh basil for best flavor and consider adding a drizzle of balsamic glaze just before serving.