Description
This delicious Caprese Chicken dish features juicy chicken breasts topped with fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing cherry tomatoes and basil leaves.
- Pat dry the chicken breasts and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Once cooked, layer mozzarella slices on top of each breast followed by halved cherry tomatoes. Cover until cheese melts slightly.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle fresh basil on each piece, and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Serve warm alongside a light salad or crusty bread.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or crusty bread.
- Make sure to adjust seasoning according to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg