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Overhead shot of a chicken breast topped with mozzarella, tomato slices, and basil leaves, drizzled with balsamic vinegar.

Caprese Chicken

Grilled chicken breasts topped with melted fresh mozzarella, tomato slices, basil, and balsamic glaze for a quick 25-minute meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp sea or kosher salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced into 8 even pieces
  • 2 vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced into 1/2-inch slices
  • fresh basil to taste
  • aged balsamic or balsamic glaze to taste

Method
 

  1. Flatten chicken breasts:

    Take a chicken breast and set it on a piece of parchment; fold the paper over and flatten with a rolling pin until it's just under 1 inch thick. Do the same for the other breasts.

  2. Mix seasoning blend:

    Mix Italian seasoning, sea salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper in a small bowl; stir until well combined.

  3. Season chicken with oil and spices:

    Coat the chicken with olive oil, then apply the seasoning mix evenly on both sides.

  4. Grill chicken until cooked:

    Preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat. Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side, until an instant-read thermometer reads 155°F (70°C).

  5. Add mozzarella and melt:

    Place 2 slices of fresh mozzarella on each breast. Continue grilling for 3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

  6. Top with tomatoes and basil:

    Move the chicken to a serving platter or individual plates. Add 2-3 tomato slices on top, sprinkle with fresh basil, and season with salt and pepper as desired. Right before serving, drizzle with aged balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.