Balsamic Caprese Chicken
A summer chicken dish with tomato, basil, mozzarella, and balsamic glaze. Perfect for peak tomato season.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 Roma tomatoes, sliced
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet or grill to medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Top chicken with tomato slices and mozzarella cheese.
- Cover and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until cheese is melted.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and top with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in balsamic vinegar for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Use cherry tomatoes if Roma tomatoes are unavailable.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg