Caprese Chicken with Balsamic Drizzle

Ingredients

• 2 small boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1.5 tbsp olive oil
• 6 oz mozzarella (fresh or shredded)
• 1 cup tomatoes
• 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
• 2 tbsp fresh basil (optional)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper. Slice tomatoes and tear or slice mozzarella; set aside.

2. 2

   Cook (18 minutes): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 6–9 minutes per side (until golden and cooked through).

3. 3

   Finish: Reduce heat to low. Top chicken with mozzarella and tomatoes, cover the skillet for 2–3 minutes until mozzarella melts and tomatoes warm.

4. 4

   Serve: Plate the chicken and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Garnish with basil if using.