Chicken Caprese

  • 400 F
  • Created by potrace 1.12, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2015 10 min.
  • Created by potrace 1.12, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2015 20 min.
  • Heidi via Foodie Crush

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • pesto (1 to 2 tbsp. per chicken breast)
  • 6 slices fresh mozerella
  • 8 small tomatoes, sliced
  • balsamic glaze
  • fresh basil

Directions

  1. slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise
  2. season both sides with salt and pepper
  3. heat skillet on medium high
  4. add olive oil and butter, wait until butter melts into oil
  5. cook chicken breasts on each side until lightly browned (3-4 min)
  6. cover chicken breasts with pesto, mozerella, and tomatoes
  7. bake for 10-12 minutes
  8. garnish with balsamic glaze and basil