Baked Caprese Chicken
Estimated $4.60 recipe · $2.30 per serving (US / USD)
Chicken baked with tomato, mozzarella and basil — low-carb and high protein.
The recipe
Baked Caprese Chicken
Chicken baked with tomato, mozzarella and basil — low-carb and high protein.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 125g mozzarella, sliced
- Fresh basil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
Estimated recipe cost
$4.60 for 2 servings · $2.30 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 chicken breastsRetail benchmark · $22.37 / 3629 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item | $1.85 |
| 1 tomato, slicedRetail benchmark · $2.22 / 454 g · Retail reference · Assumes 120 g per item/portion | $0.59 |
| 125g mozzarella, slicedPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 227 g · Uses 125g | $1.65 |
| Fresh basilPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Unspecified amount: assumes 5 g | $0.18 |
| 1 tbsp balsamic vinegarPlanning assumption · $2.50 / 500 ml · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.08 |
| 1 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.18 |
| 1 garlic cloveRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.07 |
| Estimated total | $4.60 |
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
- Heat oven to 200°C. Season the chicken and sear in oil 3 min per side.
- Top each breast with tomato and mozzarella.
- Bake 12–15 min until the chicken is cooked and the cheese melts.
- Finish with basil and a drizzle of balsamic.
Recipe notes
Serve with a green salad or roasted veg to keep it low-carb.
Estimated nutrition per serving
470 kcal · 48g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.