Chicken Caprese Sandwich Recipe

Name: Chicken Caprese Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 inches chicken breasts small, pounded very thin, 1/4 inch and cut half crosswise; garlic powder; kosher salt; freshly ground black pepper; 1 egg lightly beaten; 1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup Italian cheese your choice grated, I used and recommend Asiago; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 slices tomato ripe; 2 1/4 inches fresh mozzarella slices of; 6 basil leaves; 2 sandwich buns

Servings: persons

2 inches chicken breasts small, pounded very thin, 1/4 inch and cut half crosswise
garlic powder
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 egg lightly beaten
1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 cup Italian cheese your choice grated, I used and recommend Asiago
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 slices tomato ripe
2 1/4 inches fresh mozzarella slices of
6 basil leaves
2 sandwich buns

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
3
Combine breadcrumbs and cheese in shallow dish.
4
Heat oil in large oven proof pan over medium high heat. (If you do not have an oven proof pan, you can just use a rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.)
5
Dip chicken in egg and allow excess to drip off. Then dredge in breadcrumbs.
6
Place chicken in pan and quickly brown both sides of chicken breasts (2 minutes each side).
7
Place one mozzarella slice on two pieces of chicken. Transfer pan to oven and bake just until cheese begins to melt (3-5 minutes). Remove pan from oven (careful - the handle will be hot!)
8
Stack two pieces of chicken, one with mozzarella cheese, on sandwich bun. Top with 2 slices of tomato and 3 basil leaves.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 2 inches chicken breasts small, pounded very thin, 1/4 inch and cut half crosswise, garlic powder, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Chicken Caprese Sandwich 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Caprese Sandwich

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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