Caprese Chicken Recipe
This Caprese Chicken Recipe is a delightful blend of juicy chicken, fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic basil, all drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 8 slices mozzarella cheese
- 8 slices tomato fresh
- 0.5 cup basil leaves fresh
- 4 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Top each chicken breast with 2 slices of mozzarella and 2 slices of tomato.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes along with salt and pepper in step 2.