Description
Caprese Chicken is a delightful twist on the classic Caprese salad, featuring seared chicken breasts topped with fresh mozzarella, blistered cherry tomatoes, and finished with fragrant basil and a sweet balsamic glaze. This easy, flavorful dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal and is ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Chicken and Cooking
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 4 (4-oz) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
Topping and Garnish
- ½ lb cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced into 4 discs
- 2 tbsp shredded basil
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Heat the Oil and Sear Chicken: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and cook for several minutes on each side until they develop a golden-brown sear and are cooked through.
- Add Cherry Tomatoes: Approximately 2 minutes before the chicken finishes cooking, add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are heated through and their skins are lightly blistered.
- Top with Mozzarella and Melt: Place slices of fresh mozzarella on top of each chicken breast. Turn off the stove and cover the skillet with a lid to allow the cheese to melt gently over the chicken.
- Plate and Garnish: Serve the chicken topped with the blistered tomatoes and melted mozzarella. Sprinkle shredded basil over the top and finish by drizzling balsamic glaze to taste.
Notes
- To ensure even cooking, slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to reduce thickness.
- Use fresh mozzarella for the best melting quality and flavor.
- Balsamic glaze can be substituted with a balsamic reduction if glaze is unavailable.
- Serve immediately for optimal cheese melt and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
