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Chicken Caprese Bites

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These Chicken Caprese Bites are a fun and easy appetizer to make for any holiday gatherings or just for a fun supper with kids!
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Do your kids like food on sticks?  Mine do!  I’m loving that this little recipe turned out to be such a hit.  My son was all about poking each tomato with the  bamboo toothpick.  They really thought that this was so cool that it was their supper.

As I made this, the wheels in my head were turning as I envisioned making so many meat and veggie combinations to get my kids eating more of a variety of foods.  If a stick helps make supper more enticing, then lets do it!

Chicken Caprese Bites | Diary of a Recipe Collector

But it wasn’t just the stick that made this recipe so good.  The chicken was de-li-cious!  It was sauteed in I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!® spread giving it a wonderful flavor.  Each mini-bite was juicy and tender.  Normally I shy away from  sauteing in butter because it can burn, but this I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!® spread held up really well !  The chicken cooked beautifully in it! .

Chicken Caprese Bites | Diary of a Recipe Collector

So what makes I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!®  so good?

  • It’s now made with real, simple ingredients and no preservatives.
  • It’s made from non GMO-sourced ingredients.
  • It has 40% fewer calories and 70% less saturated fat than butter.
  • It contains no trans fat per serving, no cholesterol and no partially hydrogenated vegetable oils.
  • It can be part of an overall healthy diet by providing your with a source of good fat much like avocados and nuts do.
  • It is available in original, olive oil, and light varieties.

These are things that make me feel better about cooking with it .

You can visit the I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!® site for some great recipe ideas too.  I found this great Chicken Scampi Bites recipe, which is where I got the inspiration for these Chicken Caprese Bites.

The recipe couldn’t be easier!  It would be perfect for a party appetizer too.  You start off sauteing your chicken in the  I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!® and garlic.  Then you just add in some balsamic vinegar , basil, and top with mozzarella.  Skewer with tomatoes, and you are done!  Quick and easy!

So give the NEW I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!® a try and be sure to let them know what you think here!

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

Chicken Caprese Bites

Chicken Caprese Bites

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp I Can't Believe It's Not Butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 lb. chicken breasts, cut into 24 pieces
  • 24 grape tomatoes
  • 6 slices mozzarella, cut into 24 squares
  • 2 tbsp shredded basil, plus a little more to garnish
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, plus some to drizzle
  • 24 appetizer skewers or toothpicks

Instructions

  1. Melt 2 tbsp of the I Can't Believe It's Not Butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and saute for about 1 minute being careful it doesn't burn.
  3. Add chicken and saute for 7 minutes or until cooked through.
  4. While chicken is cooking, place tomatoes onto skewers.
  5. Once chicken is cooked, add balsamic and basil. Toss to coat.
  6. Turn off heat and place a square of mozzarella onto each chicken piece.
  7. Now place the chicken onto each skewer and onto serving platter.
  8. Drizzle with a little more balsamic and a sprinkle of basil.

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Jaren

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I am a wife to an awesome husband, mother of four great kids, and a middle school math teacher. I love collecting recipes and cookbooks! Being able to share the things I make with others is so much fun for me. I have gotten so many cookbooks and torn so many recipes out of magazines! This is my way to really make use of them. I am starting this blog as a way to chronicle the recipes I’ve tried and pass them along. I hope everyone enjoys!!!
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Comments

  3. Laura O @Petite Allergy Treats says

    Wow, I would have never thought of using this… I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter totally got a healthy facelift! I’ll be looking for the new and improved version for holiday baking. And these chicken caprese bites are perfect for parties! Pinned.

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  20. Heather @ Sugar Dish Me says

    I pinned this recipe the other day not realizing you’d made it with the New I Can’t believe It’s Not Butter — it super good, right? Also these bites are adorable! My kids would strategically pick the tomatoes off their sticks, but they are weird. More for me! This is a great idea Jaren!

    Reply

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