Balsamic Caprese Chicken
An Italian favorite, this chicken dinner is transformed into a family favorite with the classic Caprese ingredients: cheese, tomatoes, and mozzarella.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 skinless chicken breasts
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pint grape tomatoes sliced in half
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese
- 1 handful fresh basil
- 4 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 pound cooked pasta
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450F or broil.
- Heat a saute pan with olive oil.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and cook on both sides. Once halfway cooked, add the grape tomatoes and garlic.
- Top with mozzarella slices and place in oven for 5 minutes, until tomatoes soften and mozzarella gets golden brown.
- Serve with fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze over hot pasta.