Description
Crispy Chicken with Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil is a delightful dish that elevates your dining experience with its perfect blend of flavors and textures. Juicy chicken breasts are coated in crunchy panko breadcrumbs, topped with creamy mozzarella, fresh Roma tomatoes, and aromatic basil. This recipe is simple enough for a weeknight dinner but elegant enough to impress guests at any gathering. Get ready to serve a dish that will leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dip each in olive oil, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Place the breaded chicken in the baking dish, spaced apart for even cooking.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Top each piece of chicken with mozzarella slices, Roma tomato slices, and basil leaves.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg