Easy Caprese Chicken

Name: Easy Caprese Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb/453.592 g boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 evenly thin pieces. Use a kitchen mullet to flatten chicken); Kosher salt; Black pepper; Extra virgin olive oil (I used Private Reserve Greek extra virgin olive oil); Basil pesto (Homemade or store-bought); 4 slices low-sodium fresh mozzarella cheese (about 1/4 to 1/2 inch in thickness each); 4 thick slices of ripe tomatoes; Balsamic glaze or balsamic reduction (I used this one, about 2 to 3 tbsp); 8 Fresh basil leaves (leave 4 whole and slice the rest into ribbons)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10min

BEST Caprese Chicken Recipe with basil pesto, fresh mozzarella and ripe tomatoes. Ready in 20 minutes, this is perfect for any night of the week, but totally company-worthy! Plus, it's gluten free, low carb, and only 288 calories per serving. You can make this chicken caprese in an indoor pan or griddle or fire up the grill, if you like.

Updated at: Sun, 02 May 2021 08:09:57 GMT