Caprese Chicken

By PattiB

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
• 2 tbsp. shredded basil
• 4 slices mozzarella

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from delish.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil.

2.Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook until golden and cooked through, 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

3. Add balsamic vinegar to skillet to deglaze, then add garlic and stir until fragrant, 1 minute. Add tomatoes and season with salt. Let simmer until soft, 5 to 7 minutes.

4. Stir in basil.

5. Return chicken to skillet and nestle in tomatoes. Top with a slice of mozzarella and cover with lid to melt cheese.

6. Spoon tomatoes over chicken and serve.