Quick Caprese Chicken
Easy caprese chicken recipe that's ready in only 30 minutes. Made with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and pesto, this is a delicious easy weeknight dinner. Learn how to make this easy chicken recipe at home with our video and step-by-step tutorial.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp pesto (Homemade or store bought)
- 8 slices mozzarella
- 2 plum tomatoes
- 8 basil leaves
Instructions
- 1
Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally. Pat dry on both sides and season with salt, pepper and dried oregano.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts for about 4 minutes on each side.
- 3
Just before the chicken is fully cooked, spread the pesto on top of each chicken breast. Top with mozzarella slices and tomatoes. Cover and cook for about two minutes until the cheese is melted.
- 4
Top with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately. Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.