Description
Caprese Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that brings the classic flavors of a Caprese salad to juicy, tender chicken breasts. Topped with fresh mozzarella, ripe cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil, and drizzled with balsamic glaze, this dish is perfect for a healthy, delicious dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Top each chicken breast with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella slices, and basil leaves.
- Cover skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- You can grill the chicken breasts instead of cooking them in a skillet for a smoky flavor.
- If you prefer, substitute the balsamic glaze with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt for a lighter option.
- For an extra touch, sprinkle some pine nuts on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Chicken
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Caprese chicken, easy chicken recipe, mozzarella chicken, chicken with tomatoes, Italian chicken, healthy chicken, balsamic glaze chicken