Caprese Protein Plate
Estimated $3.60 recipe · $3.60 per serving (US / USD)
Mozzarella, tomato and basil with sliced cooked chicken — a fresh, low-effort assembly plate.
The recipe
Caprese Protein Plate
Mozzarella, tomato and basil with sliced cooked chicken — a fresh, low-effort assembly plate.
Ingredients
- 120g cooked chicken breast, sliced (use leftovers or a pre-cooked pack)
- 1 ball light mozzarella, torn
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- Handful fresh basil
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper
Estimated recipe cost
$3.60 for 1 serving · $3.60 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 120g cooked chicken breast, sliced (use leftovers or a pre-cooked pack)Retail benchmark · $22.37 / 3629 g · Retail reference · Cooked chicken estimated at 75% raw yield | $0.99 |
| 1 ball light mozzarella, tornPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 227 g · Assumes 125 g per item | $1.65 |
| 1 large tomato, slicedRetail benchmark · $2.22 / 454 g · Retail reference · Assumes 120 g per item/portion | $0.59 |
| Handful fresh basilPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Assumes 5 g per item/portion | $0.18 |
| 1 tsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tsp ≈ 5ml | $0.06 |
| 1 tsp balsamic glazePlanning assumption · $3.00 / 300 g · 1 tsp ≈ 5g | $0.05 |
| Salt and pepperPlanning assumption · $0.08 / 1 portion · Unspecified amount: assumes 1 portion | $0.08 |
| Estimated total | $3.60 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Arrange the sliced tomato, torn mozzarella and chicken on a plate.
- Tuck the basil leaves in between.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze, season, and serve.
Recipe notes
A pre-cooked chicken pack keeps this truly no-cook on busy days.
Estimated nutrition per serving
380 kcal · 35g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.