Healthy Recipes

Caprese Chicken

Name: Caprese Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 tbsp. olive oil; 2 tbsp. prepared pesto; 1 tbsp. balsamic reduction, plus more for serving; Kosher salt and black pepper; 2 tbsp. olive oil; 2 tbsp. salted butter; 6 chicken cutlets (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lbs.); Kosher salt and black pepper; 6 large basil leaves, plus more for serving; 6 slices fresh mozzarella; Sliced ciabatta bread, toasted, for serving

4 servings

servings

15 minutes

active time

25 minutes

total time

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Ingredients

2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved

2 tbsp. olive oil

2 tbsp. prepared pesto

1 tbsp. balsamic reduction, plus more for serving

Kosher salt and black pepper

2 tbsp. olive oil

2 tbsp. salted butter

6 chicken cutlets (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lbs.)

Kosher salt and black pepper

6 large basil leaves, plus more for serving

6 slices fresh mozzarella

Sliced ciabatta bread, toasted, for serving

Directions

Preheat the oven to broil.

For the marinated tomatoes: In a small bowl, toss the tomatoes with the oil, pesto, and balsamic reduction. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and set aside.

For the chicken: In a large skillet, heat the oil and butter over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and add to the skillet. Cook until golden and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Top each piece of chicken with a large basil leaf and a slice of fresh mozzarella. Transfer to the broiler, and cook until the mozzarella is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.

Remove the skillet from the oven. Top with the marinated tomatoes, making sure to not to completely cover the chicken. Drizzle over some balsamic reduction, and top with more basil. Serve with toasted ciabatta.

Nutrition

Serving Size

Calories

574

Total Fat

36 g

Saturated Fat

13 g

Unsaturated Fat

Trans Fat

0 g

Cholesterol

163 mg

Sodium

782 mg

Total Carbohydrate

12 g

Dietary Fiber

2 g

Total Sugars

4 g

Protein

47 g