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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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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. 05, 2013 by christycincy
This was so easy to make and so good that I will definitely make this again. It looks like like it takes longer to make than it does.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2013 by Cindyk001
Easy to make yet it looks like you spent a lot of time. Great for company. Delicious my husband loved it!
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2013 by kimmik22
I love Caprese salad & this was a great idea, but tasteless. I would not make again.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2012 by ChefV
This is the easiest chicken recipe I think I've run across in a while. It was very tasty. As another reader wrote, I minced some garlic and used Italian seasoning and smoked apple bacon. I didn't use salt or pre-cook the bacon, instead I cut each raw piece in half and criss-crossed it on the chicken. A company-worthy recipe!
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2012 by anniesalsa
Oops! Forgot to mention, I, too, cooked the bacon in the microwave and it worked beautifully. For the person who thought this recipe was tasteless, perhaps, using the basil pesto would give it more flavor for you. Still, we think it a wonderful recipe!
This is one of our favorite chicken recipes. I've made it four times now. The first time I didn't have fresh basil, but do keep basil pesto in the freezer. I eliminated the olive oil and spread a couple tablespoons of pesto over the chicken then added the tomato slices and bacon. It was delicious. The last time, I was out of tomatoes and used some drained canned tomato chunks, not as good, but worked. I also split our chicken breasts in half horizontaly for the two of us so the baking time is cut to 15 to 20 minutes. This recipe is so versatile, easy and delicious, no wonder it is Contest Winning!
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2012 by granmacox
very good and easy to make...one thing tho, I cooked the bacon in the microwave? and I think turkey bacon would probably be a great alternative.. even my picky kids liked it..
Reviewed on Jul. 05, 2012 by iteach5
This was delicious and beautiful! Be careful not to overcook the bacon. Hubby doesn't care for tomatoes, so I left them off of his serving.
Reviewed on Jul. 05, 2012 by Loveauvin
Should I say what I really feel, or give this a Big Plus rating because it's a "prize winner"? Which is what I believe most of the reviewers must have done. I found this recipe flat, tasteless, utterly lacking in appeal. Sorry. I almost feel guilty speaking my mind on this, but if others agree, perhaps they'll know they're not the only ones.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2012 by Birtiebird
Very tasty and easy! Will make again.
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