Caprese Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 3 tsp pesto
- 8 slices mozzarella
- 2 tomatoes sliced
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp oil
- fresh basil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F
- Coat the chicken breasts in pesto, salt and pepper.
- Heat an oven-proof skillet on the stove.
- Drizzle oil in the skillet and add the chicken, browning it on both sides.
- Once browned, add 2 slices of cheese on each piece of chicken and top with a slice or two of tomatoes.
- Add the skillet to the oven and cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Garnish the chicken with basil and a sprinkle of salt.
- Serve with a salad or pasta.