Description
Chicken Caprese is a delightful dish that captures the essence of summer with its vibrant and fresh ingredients. This easy-to-make recipe features succulent chicken breasts topped with creamy mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil, all drizzled with tangy balsamic glaze. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy the explosion of flavors in every bite!
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.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg