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Chicken Caprese Recipe

Chicken Caprese Recipe
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5.1 from 17 reviews

This Chicken Caprese recipe is a delightful twist on the classic Italian dish, featuring tender chicken breasts topped with juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, creamy buffalo mozzarella, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. It’s a flavorful and satisfying dish that comes together quickly for a perfect weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)

For the Caprese Topping:

  • 3 large garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 10 large basil leaves (finely chopped)
  • 8 oz fresh buffalo mozzarella (sliced in 1/2 inch thick slices)
  • balsamic vinegar (or balsamic glaze, to taste)

Instructions

  1. Salt and pepper both sides of the chicken breasts and set aside. In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, warm 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add chicken, cover pan, and cook for about 10 minutes. Flip chicken breasts and continue cooking until the chicken is cooked thoroughly (or has reached an internal temp of 165°F).
  2. Remove chicken and place on a plate and cover with foil. Add remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to sauté pan. Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant, scraping up all the little bits of chicken left in the pan.
  3. Add tomatoes and continue sautéing until tomatoes skin starts to soften/wrinkle, about 5 minutes. Stir in basil and quickly place chicken back in pan. Top each chicken breast with 2 slices of mozzarella.
  4. Cover pan with lid and let the mozzarella melt, about 1-2 minutes. Drizzle with a splash of balsamic vinegar and serve immediately!

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Keywords: Chicken Caprese, Caprese Chicken Recipe, Italian Chicken Dish

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