Caprese Chicken

5 from 1 vote

Caprese salad topped chicken breast. Using store-bought pesto means this dish comes together quickly for an easy weeknight meal.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword basil, cheese, Chicken, dinner, easy, italian, lunch, main, pesto, tomato

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 594kcal

Author Jenny Ross

1 tablespoon avocado oil
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to 1/2 inch thickness, 2 breast halves
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons pesto store-bought or homemade
6 slices fresh mozzarella
1 tomato sliced
2 tablespoon good quality balsamic

Get Recipe Ingredients

Preheat the broiler on the oven.
Heat the avocado oil in a large pan over high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. When hot, add the seasoned chicken to the pan and sear, browning over high heat, about 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Transfer the chicken to an oven-safe dish (or leave them in your pan if it is oven-safe).
Top with pesto, then alternating slices of tomato and mozzarella. Broil for 4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Drizzle balsamic over before serving.