Dairy-Free Caprese Chicken
Chicken breasts with marinara, vegan mozzarella, fresh tomatoes and basil. Gluten-Free/Dairy Free/Soy Free
Servings 6
- 3 whole organic chicken breasts, cut in half
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasonings
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 8 oz. package vegan mozzarella shredded
- 1/2 pint multi-colored grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
Spritz chicken with olive oil, and coat with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to taste.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with 1 teaspoon olive oil and brown chicken on each side. About 2-3 minutes per side.
Place marinara in the Botton of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish, using the back of a spoon to evenly cover the dish. Place browned chicken on top of marinara sauce.
Sprinkle cheese evenly onto each piece of chicken.
Slice tomatoes in half and distribute over chicken and bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Internal temperature should register 165 Deg. F.
Top with fresh basil.