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Caprese Stuffed Ground Chicken Recipe is a must-try!

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This Ground Chicken Caprese skillet is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal that brings together the savory richness of seasoned ground chicken, gooey mozzarella, and sweet blistered cherry tomatoes. Finished with fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, it’s a 15-minute masterpiece perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ½ cup diced onion

  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic

  • 2 pounds ground chicken

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon dried basil

  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley

  • 8 ounces tomato sauce or marinara

  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

  • 8 ounces mozzarella pearls or torn fresh mozzarella

  • 10 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved

  • Fresh chopped basil, for garnish

  • Balsamic glaze, for garnish

  • Grated parmesan cheese, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven:
    Set your oven to 500°F to prepare for broiling.

  • Cook Aromatics:
    Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in chopped garlic and cook for an additional minute.

  • Brown the Chicken:
    Add ground chicken to the skillet. Break it apart with a spoon and cook until fully browned and cooked through. Drain any excess liquid if necessary.

  • Season and Simmer:
    Sprinkle in salt, oregano, basil, and parsley. Stir well. Add tomato sauce and balsamic vinegar, mixing to combine everything evenly.

  • Add Toppings:
    Scatter mozzarella pearls and halved cherry tomatoes across the top of the ground chicken mixture.

  • Bake Until Bubbling:
    Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 7–8 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tomatoes are blistered.

  • Finish and Serve:
    Remove from oven and top with freshly chopped basil, a generous drizzle of balsamic glaze, and grated parmesan. Serve hot straight from the skillet or over pasta, rice, or toasted bread.

Notes

  • This dish is low-carb as-is and can be served without pasta.

  • Try adding baby spinach or arugula for extra greens.

  • Mozzarella pearls melt quickly, but torn fresh mozzarella works just as well.

  • Balsamic glaze adds a sweet-savory finish—don’t skip it!

  • Leftovers reheat well and are great in a wrap or sandwich.

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