This recipe for chicken caprese is grilled seasoned chicken, topped with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, basil and balsamic reduction. A quick and easy dinner that's easy enough for a busy weeknight but special enough to serve to company!
1teaspoondry italian seasoning(or equal parts of garlic powder dried oregano and dried basil)
4thick slicesof ripe tomato
4 1-ounceslices of fresh mozzarella cheese
2tablespoonsbalsamic glazeor balsamic reduction
2tablespoonsthinly sliced basil
Instructions
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over chicken breasts and season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle italian seasoning over the chicken.
Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until done. Cook time will vary depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts.
When chicken is done top with a slice of mozzarella cheese and cook for 1 more minute.
Remove from heat and place chicken breasts on a plate. Top each breast with 1 slice of tomato, thinly sliced basil and salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve.