Baked Chicken Caprese

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1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

2. 2

   Rinse and pat dry each piece of chicken, making sure it is well-dried. Trim off all the fat or loose pieces of meat.

3. 3

   Sprinkle salt, pepper and garlic powder onto both sides of each chicken breast.

4. 4

   Add olive oil to sauté pan on medium high heat, then add your chicken (cook in batches if needed).

5. 5

   Cook each breast for 3-4 minutes a side, until it has a golden sear on both sides.

6. 6

   Place the chicken in a 9x13 baking dish, and bake on the middle oven rack for 15 minutes at 450 degrees.

7. 7

   Cook pasta while the chicken is in the oven baking.

8. 8

   Remove baking dish and reduce oven to 350 degrees. Quickly spoon the Ragu Homestyle sauce onto each piece, top with 2-3 pieces of fresh basil and one slice of fresh mozzarella. Return the chicken to the oven for 5 more minutes - or until the cheese has melted, Ensure chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees.

9. 9

   Serve over pasta and garnish with remaining basil.

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    Recipe Notes: You can also garnish with fresh chopped tomatoes if desired.

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