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Ground Chicken Caprese: Discover a Flavorful Recipe!

A delicious and easy-to-make Ground Chicken Caprese recipe that combines the flavors of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil with ground chicken.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls halved
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  3. Season the chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  4. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
  5. Remove the skillet from heat and gently fold in the fresh mozzarella and chopped basil.
  6. Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the mixture and stir to combine.
  7. Serve warm, garnished with additional basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 30gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider mixing in a teaspoon of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
  • Substitute ground turkey or beef for the ground chicken if preferred, adjusting cooking times as necessary.

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