Caprese Chicken
- Chef John Politte
- Aug 26, 2023
- 1 min read
Updated: Jun 14
This Caprese Chicken recipe is a crowd-pleaser! Boneless chicken breasts are topped with mozzarella cheese, vine-ripened tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves, then baked to perfection with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
Caprese Chicken
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Tablespoon butter
1 small jar of pesto
1 pound block of Mozzarella Cheese
2 large tomatoes
1 cup basil leaves
Salt and pepper as needed
Method
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the olive oil and butter. Add the chicken breasts to the pan once the butter has melted into the olive oil.
Cook on each side until lightly browned, then quickly release from the pan, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Top each chicken with two tablespoons of pesto per chicken breast. Top each chicken breast with sliced mozzarella and a few slices of tomato.
Cover and cook until the cheese is melted and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Plate the chicken Caprese with pasta or risotto and garnish with fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
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