Caprese Chicken with Bacon Recipe

Caprese Chicken with Bacon Recipe Caprese Chicken with Bacon Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

Smoky bacon, fresh basil, ripe tomatoes and gooey mozzarella top these appealing chicken breasts. The aroma as they bake is irresistible! —Tammy Hayden, Quincy, Michigan

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Caprese Chicken with Bacon Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 8 bacon strips
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 plum tomatoes, sliced
  • 6 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
  • 4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

  • Place bacon in an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain.
  • Place chicken in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan; brush with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with tomatoes and basil. Wrap each in two bacon strips, arranging bacon in a crisscross.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 170°. Top with cheese; bake 1 minute longer or until melted. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 373 calories, 18 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 123 mg cholesterol, 821 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 47 g protein.

Originally published as Caprese Chicken with Bacon in Taste of Home June/July 2010, p55

Medium-Bodied Red Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.

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Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2012 by nosrednak

This was delicious. I made the recipe as written but wondered if it could be made in the microwave one breast at a time. I am single and am always eating leftovers from recipes like this. Anybody try it?

Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2012 by Kilyena

Very tasty and easy recipe. We enjoyed it. I used thick cut bacon. Will make again. Thanks for the recipe :)

Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2012 by Ann Tillotson

This is a wonderful recipe. The chicken was moist and very flavorful. My family loved it. I cooked the bacon in the microwave for 2 minutes before placing on the chicken. It makes for a beautiful dish. Can't believe how quick and easy it was. I also flattened the chicken just a little to help it cook through.

Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2012 by bpmsr

very tender, juicy and delicious!!!

Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2012 by bkparker

I liked this recipe but I would not pre cook the bacon next time. Also, I think it needs more basil. I guess it's according to one's own taste.

Reviewed on Jun. 05, 2012 by littlepea

I tried this out tonight. Yum!!!! Absolutely delicious and it will become a frequent meal in our home. This will be a great entree for guests- I plan on making it again next week when my mom visits. Thankyou for such a tasty and even attractive addition to my menus!

Reviewed on Jun. 05, 2012 by MCostanza

Excellent! Had only thick-cut bacon on hand, so cooked it a bit longer before topping the chicken, also only had grape tomatoes so I halved those. Also looking to reduce the number of dishes so lined the baking sheet I used to cook the bacon with foil and then cooked the chicken on the same pan with the bacon grease--not particularly healthy, but very YUMMY!

Reviewed on Jun. 04, 2012 by fredaevans

Only problem of the 'Five Star' system .. is thee should be a '6th Star.' This would get one.

Reviewed on May. 15, 2012 by kitzer

I'm about 2 years late in reviewing this recipe. I first made it when I was 'Mommy sitting' my 90+ y.o. Mom.

I made it as is, but inserted some garlic and added Italian seasoning along with the salt and pepper.

I served it with hot buttered noodles. Mom started eating the noodles while I cut up some of the chicken for her. She then took a piece of chicken and she totally ignored the noodles, which she loves! So seldom have I seen her concentrate on only one item of food, but she did with this. She finally looked at me and said, "I can't eat any more!" We had the 're-dos', cold, for lunch the next day and the were amazing cold also!

I've made this 'several many' times, and for Mom too, and I still totally enjoy it. It's a recipe that cannot be ignored - repeat, repeat, repeat!! TEN STARS!!!

Reviewed on May. 14, 2012 by sanii

GREAT RECIPE!! Made couple cuts in chicken breasts. And rubbed some garlic on chicken as well. Taste & Smell & presentation is all there!!

 
 

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