Ground Chicken Caprese (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1/2 cup diced onion
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1 tbsp chopped garlic
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2 lbs ground chicken
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1 tsp kosher salt
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1/2 tsp dried oregano
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1/2 tsp dried basil
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1/2 tsp dried parsley
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8 oz tomato sauce or marinara sauce
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1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
→ Toppings
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8 oz mozzarella pearls
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10 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
→ Garnishes
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Fresh chopped basil
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Balsamic glaze
15 -
Grated Parmesan cheese
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C).
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Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic, stir, and cook for 1 minute longer.
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Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks until completely cooked through. Drain any drippings from the pan if needed.
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Season the chicken with salt, oregano, basil, and dried parsley. Pour in the tomato sauce and balsamic vinegar, and stir to combine.
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Add the mozzarella balls and the cherry tomatoes on top of the ground chicken, scattered around the pan.
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Place the skillet into the oven and bake for 7-8 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tomatoes are slightly blistered.
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Garnish with fresh chopped basil, grated Parmesan cheese, and drizzled balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.