This is a modified version on Pampered Chef’s recipe for Balsamic Caprese Chicken.
BALSAMIC CAPRESE CHICKEN
2 plum tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup FRESH basil leaves, julienned
2-3 LARGE cloves garlic, FINELY minced
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons avocado oil
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
FRESH ground sea salt and black pepper, to taste
4 ounces FRESH sliced Mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup balsamic glaze, to taste (RECIPE BELOW)
Homemade marinara sauce for serving
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Toss together the tomatoes, basil, garlic, Italian seasoning and avocado oil.
- Season with FRESH ground sea salt and black pepper. Set aside.
- Generously season chicken breast with FRESH ground sea salt and black pepper.
- Heat butter in heavy skillet.
- Sear chicken 3-4 minutes on both sides until cooked through.
- Top with a slice of FRESH Mozzarella cheese.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Serve with pasta and homemade marinara sauce.
BALSAMIC GLAZE
1/2 cup QUALITY balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- Mix together in a small saucepan.
- Simmer 15 minutes over medium low heat until reduced by half and will coat the back of a spoon.