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Easy Caprese Chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded thin
  • 4 tsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella
  • 8 basil leaves plus more for serving
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven broiler.

  2. Heat 2 tsp to a medium skillet over medium high heat.  Salt and pepper your pounded out chicken breasts and add them to the pan in batches.  Cook for 3-5 minutes per side and place on a baking sheet.  Cook remaining 2 chicken breasts and add to the same baking sheet.

  3. While chicken is cooking, slice the tomatoes and mozzarella into 8 slices each.

  4. Once chicken is cooked, place 2 slices of tomato on each chicken breast.  Top each tomato slice with a basil leaf and then a slice of mozzarella.  Lightly salt and pepper the tops.

  5. Place baking sheet under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until melted.

  6. Place the cheesy chicken on the plate, drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle extra basil over the top.

  7. Serve with rice or quinoa and enjoy!