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Caprese Chicken

Caprese Chicken

Easy Caprese Chicken delivers a delightful combination of juicy chicken, fresh mozzarella, basil, and cherry tomatoes for a flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Tomato Mixture
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. prepared pesto
  • 1 Tbsp. balsamic reduction plus more for serving
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Chicken
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. salted butter
  • 6 pieces chicken cutlets (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lbs.)
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 6 large leaves basil leaves plus more for serving
  • 6 slices fresh mozzarella
  • Sliced ciabatta bread toasted, for serving

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Oven
  • small bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to broil. In a small bowl, toss the tomatoes with the oil, pesto, and balsamic reduction. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the oil and butter over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and add to the skillet. Cook until golden and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
  3. Top each piece of chicken with a large basil leaf and a slice of fresh mozzarella. Transfer to the broiler, and cook until the mozzarella is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Remove the skillet from the oven. Top with the marinated tomatoes, making sure to not completely cover the chicken. Drizzle over some balsamic reduction, and top with more basil. Serve with toasted ciabatta.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece

Notes

Feel free to customize this recipe with different tomatoes, cheeses, or add spicy jalapeños for an extra kick.

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