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Skillet Chicken Caprese (5 of 6)

Skillet Chicken Caprese(5 of 6)

Ingredients

• 1½ tsp. herbes de provence
• ½ tsp. garlic powder
• ½ tsp. paprika
• ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. black pepper
• 3 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 3 thick slices mozzarella cheese
• 1 c. cherry tomatoes
• ¼ c. basil leaves, chiffonade
• 2 tbsp. quality aged balsamic vinegar

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a small prep bowl, combine herbes de provence, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper.
3. Season the chicken breasts on both sides.
4. Set a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add the olive oil.
6. When the oil is hot, add the chicken and sear on both sides until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side.
7. Place skillet into preheated oven and bake until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees, about 20-22 minutes.
8. Remove from the oven and top the chicken breasts with cheese, return to oven and broil 2-3 minutes or until melty.
9. Remove and top with tomatoes and basil, drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
10. Serve immediately.