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11) Caprese Chicken with Tomatoes and Basil

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1.5 lb
  • 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves torn
  • 1 tbsp balsamic glaze plus extra for drizzling

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  3. Reduce heat to low; top each breast with tomato halves and a slice of mozzarella.
  4. Cover skillet briefly until cheese melts, about 2–3 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat, sprinkle with torn basil and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.