Description
Caprese Chicken is a delicious Italian dish featuring seared chicken breasts topped with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and a balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Season chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Sear chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken breasts in the skillet and sear for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove and set aside.
- Assemble Caprese topping: Reduce heat to medium. Arrange tomato slices atop the seared chicken breasts, then layer with sliced mozzarella. Cover skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese has melted.
- Prepare balsamic glaze: Combine balsamic vinegar and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened to a syrupy consistency.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle torn fresh basil leaves over the chicken and drizzle with the prepared balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use heirloom tomatoes.
- Serve over a bed of arugula or spinach for added greens.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with topping
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg