CAPRESE CHICKEN

All the summer flavors of the beloved classic salad are made into a quick and easy family meal any night of the week, and honestly, good enough for company.

Author: 80 Acres Farms
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

salt and pepper to taste

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp Italian seasoning

4 slices mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup pesto

1/2 cup 80 ACRES FARMS FIREWORKS TOMATOES, halved

1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

1/2 cup packed 80 ACRES FARMS ALL ABOUT THAT BASIL, thinly sliced

cracked pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large bowl combine chicken, salt and pepper, olive oil, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Toss to combine.
In a large, heated skillet sear the chicken over medium-high heat for about 6-8 minutes on each side until the internal temperature is 165°.
Top each piece of chicken with mozzarella and cook until melted.
Toss tomatoes, lemon juice, and ALL ABOUT THAT BASIL together. Top each chicken breast with about 3 tablespoons pesto and a scoop of tomato mixture.
Finish with freshly cracked pepper. Serve immediately and enjoy.

CAPRESE CHICKEN

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