Caprese Chicken

Caprese Chicken

Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts topped with ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil, finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze. This Italian-inspired weeknight dinner comes together in under 40 minutes and delivers restaurant-quality flavors with minimal effort.

4 servings · Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min · Total 35 min

Italian · Dinner · Main Course

  • 4 piece boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness (about 3/4 inch)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp kosher salt plus more
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 medium ripe tomatoes sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves torn or chiffonade
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze store-bought or reduced balsamic vinegar
  • reduced balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for drizzling

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Paper Towel
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Mixing Bowl (4 Quarts)
  • Meat Thermometer

Instructions

  1. Preheat your #[Oven] to ![400°F]. Pat the @[Chicken Breasts] dry with #[Paper Towel], then pound to an even 3/4-inch thickness. In a small #[Mixing Bowl], mix together the @[Garlic Powder], @[Italian Seasoning], @[Salt], and @[Black Pepper]. Season both sides of each @[Chicken Breast] generously with the spice mixture.
  2. Heat ~[2 tablespoons] of @[Olive Oil] in a large #[Oven] over ^[medium-high heat] until shimmering. Add the @[Chicken Breasts] and sear without moving them for ~[4–5 minutes] until a deep golden crust forms. Flip and sear the other side for ~[2–3 minutes].
  3. Remove the #[Skillet] from the heat. Layer ~[2–3] @[Tomato] slices on top of each @[Chicken Breast], followed by ~[2–3] slices of @[Fresh Mozzarella]. Transfer the #[Skillet] to the preheated #[Oven] and bake for ~[10–13 minutes], until the @[Mozzarella] is melted and bubbly and the @[Chicken] reaches an internal temperature of %[165°F].
  4. Remove from the #[Oven] and let the @[Chicken] rest for ~[3 minutes]. Scatter @[Fresh Basil] leaves over the top, drizzle generously with @[Balsamic Glaze] and a touch of @[Olive Oil] if desired, and serve immediately.