Caprese Chicken is a fresh and flavorful dish inspired by the classic Italian salad. Juicy chicken breasts are seared and topped with ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, then drizzled with a sweet balsamic glaze. It’s a colorful and wholesome meal that beautifully balances richness and brightness, perfect for a light yet satisfying dinner.
Caprese Chicken
Ingredients
TOMATOES
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp prepared pesto
- 1 tbsp balsamic reduction, plus more for serving
- Kosher salt to taste
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
CHICKEN
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 6 chicken cutlets
- Kosher salt to taste
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 6 large basil leaves, plus more for serving
- 6 slices fresh mozzarella
- Sliced ciabatta bread, toasted, for serving optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to broil.
- For the marinated tomatoes: 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.
- For the chicken: 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. 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.
- Remove the skillet from the oven. Top with the marinated tomatoes, making sure to not to completely cover the chicken. Drizzle over some balsamic reduction, and top with more basil. Serve with toasted ciabatta.
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