Caprese Chicken Recipe

Name: Caprese Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided; 4 pieces Chicken Breasts; 1 pinch Salt And Pepper To Season The Chicken; 8 slices Mozzarella, Thinly Sliced; 2 whole Tomatoes, Diced; 1/2 whole Red Onion, Diced; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 8 leaves Basil, Chiffonade; 3 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Sugar

Servings: persons

3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
4 pieces Chicken Breasts
1 pinch Salt And Pepper To Season The Chicken
8 slices Mozzarella, Thinly Sliced
2 whole Tomatoes, Diced
1/2 whole Red Onion, Diced
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
8 leaves Basil, Chiffonade
3 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Sugar

1
Heat broiler to High.
2
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in skillet over medium high heat.
3
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
4
Cook chicken breasts in oil 5-7 minutes on one side, or until chicken is loose enough to flip over.
5
Continue to cook chicken for another 5 minutes until no longer pink inside.
6
Top with mozzarella cheese slices and put under the broiler (set on high) for 2-3 minutes till cheese is melty.
7
While chicken cooks, prepare the bruschetta topping.
8
In a medium bowl combine tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil, vinegar, remaining olive oil, salt, pepper, and sugar.
9
Stir together until all is evenly distributed.
10
Top the chicken with bruschetta topping when done.
11
Serve with toasted crusty bread and a salad.

537

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided, 4 pieces Chicken Breasts, 1 pinch Salt And Pepper To Season The Chicken, 8 slices Mozzarella, Thinly Sliced, and more.

Yes, Caprese Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caprese Chicken

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