Caprese Chicken with Balsamic Reduction

Caprese Chicken with Balsamic Reduction

Pan-seared chicken topped with melted mozzarella, ripe tomato, and a tangy balsamic glaze.

Total 40 min Makes 4 servings Calories 410/serving

Dietary

Keto, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal

Allergens

Dairy

Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts are topped with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomato slices, and basil, then finished with a syrupy balsamic reduction. It brings the classic Italian caprese salad flavors to a hearty weeknight dinner that pairs well with pasta or a simple green salad.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • 2 roma tomatoes, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup balsamic glaze

Method

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and, if uneven in thickness, pound them to an even 3/4-inch thickness.

  2. Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.

  3. Heat the olive oil in a 9-inch skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

  4. Sear the chicken breasts for 6 to 7 minutes per side, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 160°F.

  5. Lower the heat to medium-low, lay mozzarella slices over each chicken breast, cover the skillet, and cook until the cheese melts, about 3 minutes.

  6. Remove the skillet from the heat and top each chicken breast with tomato slices and fresh basil leaves.

  7. Drizzle the balsamic glaze generously over the chicken just before serving.

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    Caprese Chicken with Balsamic Reduction

    Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts are topped with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomato slices, and basil, then finished with a syrupy balsamic reduction. It brings the classic Italian caprese salad flavors to a hearty weeknight dinner that pairs well with pasta or a simple green salad.

    40 min 4 servings 410 cal

    Ingredients

    • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
    • 2 roma tomatoes, sliced
    • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
    • 1/2 cup balsamic glaze

    Method

    1. 1

      Pat the chicken breasts dry and, if uneven in thickness, pound them to an even 3/4-inch thickness.

    2. 2

      Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.

    3. 3

      Heat the olive oil in a 9-inch skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

    4. 4

      Sear the chicken breasts for 6 to 7 minutes per side, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 160°F.

    5. 5

      Lower the heat to medium-low, lay mozzarella slices over each chicken breast, cover the skillet, and cook until the cheese melts, about 3 minutes.

    6. 6

      Remove the skillet from the heat and top each chicken breast with tomato slices and fresh basil leaves.

    7. 7

      Drizzle the balsamic glaze generously over the chicken just before serving.