Chicken Caprese Salad

Name: Chicken Caprese Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 140 g crusty bread (torn or cut into cubes); 2 tbsp olive oil; 0.5 tsp salt; pepper; 450 g chicken breast; 2 tsp italian spice mixe (garlic powder, orgenao dried, basil dried); 1 tbsp olive oil; 0.25 tsp kosher salt; 170 g spinach; 12 pc basil leaves (torn); 280 g tomatoes (halved); 225 g mozzarella pearls; 1 tbsp olive oil; Balsamic vinegar; Basil Vinaigrette (optional)

By admin 2/28/2026

Salad Main Course High-Protein Healthy Italian Mediterranean

The recipe builds on the classic caprese salad (tomato, mozzarella, basil) by adding juicy chicken breasts, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and homemade croutons to create a complete dinner salad. This works well with leftover or rotisserie chicken and homemade croutons elevate the dish considerably.

Servings 4

Prep Time 10 min

Cook Time 10 min

Total Time 20 min

Ingredients

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140 g crusty bread (torn or cut into cubes)
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
pepper
450 g chicken breast
2 tsp italian spice mixe (garlic powder, orgenao dried, basil dried)
1 tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp kosher salt
170 g spinach
12 pc basil leaves (torn)
280 g tomatoes (halved)
225 g mozzarella pearls
1 tbsp olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
Basil Vinaigrette (optional)

Instructions

Heat cubed bread in a skillet over medium heat with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toast 5 minutes until golden and crispy. Transfer to a plate.
Slice chicken breast horizontally to create thin cutlets. Season all sides with Italian seasoning and salt. In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil, then cook cutlets 4 minutes per side until done. Remove to cutting board.
Divide spinach, basil, tomatoes, and mozzarella among 4 bowls. Season with salt and pepper. Top with croutons, drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Slice chicken and divide among bowls.