This Sheet Pan Caprese Chicken is the perfect weeknight dinner. It’s packed with flavor and easy to customize, plus cleanup is a breeze!
*Originally published 5/2019. Updated 12/2023*
Hi friends!
I’ve gotten a lot of requests for sheet pan chicken recipes and I’ve got a super easy one to share with you today. I’m a huge fan of sheet pan meals because they’re so easy to throw together and even easier to clean up. This one cooks in no time at all and it is full of flavor.
If you haven’t ventured into the world of sheet pan meals, there are so many great ones out there! The benefits of sheet pan meals include how quickly you can cook both a main dish and sides at the same time, how many different flavor combos are out there and how easy the cleanup is especially if you line your pans with foil or parchment paper.
I’ve shared several sheet pan meals on the blog over the years. Some of my favorites include Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Sausage, Sheet Pan Italian Salmon, Easy Sheet Pan Shrimp Quinoa Bowl and Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas.
Sheet Pan Chicken Breast Recipes
If you’re looking for more sheet pan chicken recipes, here are some to try using boneless, skinless chicken breasts:
- Sheet Pan Garlic Herb Butter Chicken and Potatoes
- Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas
- Sheet Pan Chicken & Apples with Potatoes
- Parmesan Crusted Sheet Pan Dinner
- Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Pretzel Chicken
Sheet Pan Chicken Thigh Recipes
If you’re partial to chicken thighs you’re not alone! A lot of people love them for sheet pan meals because they’re a bit higher in fat and tend to stay juicy vs drying out. Here are a few recipes to try:
- Greek Sheet Pan Chicken
- Easy Sheet Pan Chicken
- Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Chicken
- Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs
How To Make This Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner
Making this sheet pan dinner couldn’t be easier! Here’s what you do:
- Prepare a simple balsamic marinade and let the chicken marinate at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Trim the ends off green beans and place them on a baking sheet with cherry tomatoes.
- Spray green beans with oil and sprinkle with salt.
- At the other end of a baking sheet, place the marinated chicken.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove the green beans, drain the liquid from around the chicken and then top the chicken with fresh mozzarella and tomatoes and broil for a few minutes to melt the sheet.
- Drizzle everything with more balsamic vinegar if you want to and serve!
Sheet Pan Caprese Chicken Recipe
Here’s how you make this Sheet Pan Caprese Chicken.
PrintSheet Pan Caprese Chicken
This Sheet Pan Caprese Chicken is the perfect weeknight dinner. It’s packed with flavor and easy to customize, plus cleanup is a breeze!
- Yield: serves 4-6 1x
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbps oil
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
- 1– 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp basil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (reserve 4–5 tomatoes and slice them thinly)
- fresh mozzarella
- fresh basil
- optional – fresh pesto
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into 3-4 pieces and pound to even thinness.
- Place chicken in a ziploc bag with balsamic, oil, maple syrup, mustard and spices.
- Mix until well combined and marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours, up to 24 hours.
- On a large baking sheet, make one foil compartment that takes up 2/3 of the baking sheet and fill with the green beans and cherry tomatoes. Spray or drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Make a separate foil compartment for the chicken breasts on the remaining 1/3 of the baking sheet. Pinch the edges up so the juices will stay contained as the chicken cooks.
- Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes. (Chicken temperature should be around 155 degrees).
- Remove the green beans/tomatoes from the sheet pan and drain the liquid from the foil section around the chicken.
- Top each chicken breast with a slice of fresh mozzarella and a few thinly sliced cherry tomatoes.
- Place under the broiler on high for 5-6 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and chicken is cooked to 165 degrees F.
- Serve warm, drizzle with additional balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with fresh basil before serving if you want to!
Notes
- Swap green beans for another veggie like broccoli, cauliflower or asparagus if you want to!
- Try spreading each chicken breast with 1 Tbsp pesto before topping with cheese and broiling for extra flavor!
- I like my green beans cooked but still crunchy. If you prefer them softer, you may want to put the green beans in alone for 5 minutes before adding the chicken.
See?? Super simple! As I mentioned above, if you want to add some extra flavor, spread some pesto on the chicken before you top it with mozzarella!
Sheet Pan Chicken Recipes FAQs
What is chicken caprese made of?
Caprese generally means a combination of fresh mozzarella and tomatoes plus basil, salt and oil. This chicken caprese recipe combines all of those ingredients with a base of balsamic marinated chicken to turn it into a healthy, flavorful sheet pan chicken dinner.
How long to cook sheet pan chicken?
The exact cook time for sheet pan chicken will depend on the type and thickness of chicken used. I pound my chicken relatively thin before cooking so that it cooks quickly and it’s all the same thickness so it cooks evenly.
Depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts or thighs you use, cook time may be longer that that stated in this recipe.
What goes with caprese chicken?
Since you’re cooking the main protein and some vegetables all at once, you really don’t have to add much to make this a complete meal. I’d recommend adding some of your favorite carbohydrates. Try some rice or quinoa, roasted potatoes or even your favorite pasta!
Is chicken caprese healthy?
Yes! Lean chicken breasts are marinated to add a lot of flavor and paired with your favorite veggies for a healthy, balanced meal.
Is caprese chicken gluten-free?
Yes! This recipe for caprese chicken is gluten-free. Just make sure any additional side dishes you pair with it are gluten-free if needed!
Can you make sheet pan chicken caprese with potatoes or asparagus?
The great thing about this recipe is that you can easily customize the vegetables. You could swap green beans for asparagus or broccoli with a very similar cook time. If you prefer to swap potatoes, they probably require 10-15 minutes of cook time by themselves before you add the chicken!
What cheese alternatives can I use in my sheet pan caprese chicken?
If you don’t have fresh mozzarella available, this would be equally delicious with most types of cheese. Try provolone, havarti or muenster!
Can I prepare sheet pan caprese chicken ahead of time? What’s the best way to reheat leftover caprese chicken?
Yep! You can marinate and then assemble the sheet pan and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to bake it. Or you can bake it ahead of time and reheat when you’re ready to eat. Try using an air fryer at lower heat to reheat the chicken and re-melt the cheese. Or simply microwave to reheat!
Let me know if you give this one a try!! Be sure to check out all my other sheet pan meals as well!
Enjoy!
–Lindsay–
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