Chicken Caprese Recipe
Lemon sauce, tomatoes, basil topped
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 2
Heat the Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- 3
Cook the Chicken
Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
- 5
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
- 6
Make the Lemon Sauce
Stir in the lemon juice and let it simmer for another minute.
- 7
Combine Ingredients
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spoon the tomato mixture over the chicken, and place slices of fresh mozzarella on top.
- 8
Melt the Cheese
Cover the skillet with a lid and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes until the mozzarella has melted.
- 9
Garnish with Basil
Remove from heat and sprinkle fresh basil leaves on top before serving.