Easy Caprese Chicken

WhatisCaprese Chicken?

Classic caprese salad or insalata caprese is a favorite summer salad and almost everyone is familiar with it–ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and a splash of balsamic glaze. This caprese chicken recipe goes just a little bit further, turning the beloved classic salad into dinner by adding chicken breasts. It’s such a quick dinner that’s perfect for any night of the week, and honestly, good enough for company.

What to serve with this Chicken Caprese?
Caprese chicken goes with any favorite grain really or plain orzo. And I know, a salad is technically incorporated, but I still like to start the meal with something bright like this cucumber salad or this hearty Mediterranean three bean salad (the bean salad is hefty enough that you can probably just make it your side and skip the pasta/grain option.)

Easy Caprese Chicken
This looks amazing and is on my list

Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound total)
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper
• 4 slices fresh mozzarella
• 1 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3 tablespoons torn fresh basil (divided)  

Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add olive oil.
3. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
4. Add chicken to pan, and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
5. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate.
6. Reduce heat to medium-low.
7. Add balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to skillet, and stir to combine.
8. Stir in garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
9. Add tomatoes. and season with salt.
10. Let tomatoes simmer until soft, 6-7 minutes.
11. Stir in half basil.
12. Return chicken to skillet.
13. Top with mozzarella, and cover to melt cheese.
14. Spoon tomatoes over chicken and sprinkle with remaining basil before serving.

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