Caprese Chicken

By melissaf

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 pt. grape tomatoes, halved
• 2 tbsp. shredded fresh basil
• 4 slices mozzarella

Details

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

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil.
Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook until golden and cooked through, 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
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.
Stir in basil.
Return chicken to skillet and nestle in tomatoes. Top with mozzarella and cover with a lid to melt cheese.
Spoon tomatoes over chicken and serve.