Easy Chicken Caprese

Name: Easy Chicken Caprese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; Kosher salt; Black pepper; Extra virgin olive oil; Basil pesto, (Homemade or store-bought); 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese, low sodium, ((about 1/4 to 1/2 inch in thickness each)); 1 tomato, sliced; 2 tbsp Balsamic glaze or balsamic reduction, (I used this one); 8 Fresh basil leaves, (leave 4 whole and slice the rest into ribbons)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10min

20-minute Chicken Caprese recipe with basil pesto, fresh mozzarella and ripe tomatoes. Make it indoors in your skillet or griddle, or fire up the grill, if you like!

Updated at: Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:04:05 GMT