Best Caprese Style Chicken Breasts Recipes

Caprese-Style Grilled Chicken Breasts image

Provided by agileangus

Categories Poultry

Time 27m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon chopped of fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tomatoes, seeds removed cut into bite sized pieces (about 1 pound)
1/4 cup fresh basil, torn into pieces
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
3 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked

Steps:

Whisk together vinegar, garlic, mustard, mint, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Whisk in olive oil.
Combine tomatoes, basil and 3 tablespoons of the dressing. Cover and set aside.
Brush chicken with remaining dressing and season with remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper. Grill over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes each side. Scatter cheese over top during last minute of cooking.
Toss coked pasta with tomato salad. Serve with chicken.

Caprese-Style Chicken Breasts image

Provided by grandcanyon

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

Season chicken with salt & pepper. Heat olive oil in a large, wide, oven-proof pan over medium heat.
Add garlic & chicken. Cook chicken 5 minutes per side, turning once, or until no longer pink.
Sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes over the chicken, and sprinkle lemon juice over the top. Preheat grill.
Top each piece of chicken with 4 tomato slices and 1/4 of mozzarella. Place under grill and grill until cheese is golden (about 3 minutes).
Remove from grill and top with fresh basil. Serve with desired side dish.