Chicken Caprese with Balsamic Tomato Salad

15 mins prep.
51g Protein
7g Fiber
19g Fat

INGREDIENTS (6 Servings)

  • 2 lbs thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breast cutlets
  • 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 ½ tsp salt + ¾ tsp black pepper, divided
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • 2 pints (20 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 5 oz baby arugula
  • 15 fresh basil leaves, torn
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar + 2 tbsp balsamic glaze

DIRECTIONS

  • Toss chicken with 1 tbsp oil, Italian seasoning, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp pepper.
  • In a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, sear half the chicken 3 minutes.
  • Flip, top with half the mozzarella, and cover. Sear 3 minutes until cheese melts and chicken reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken and mozzarella.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss tomatoes, beans, arugula, basil, balsamic vinegar, remaining 2 tbsp oil, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper.
  • Divide salad into 6 bowls. Top with chicken and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
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FOR PICKY EATERS

  • Serve the chicken, tomatoes, and beans in separate piles. Skip the arugula and swap balsamic vinegar for a squeeze of lemon on their portion.

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Chicken Caprese with Balsamic Tomato Salad 6 servings
51 g 7 g 19 g
2 lbs thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breast cutlets 3 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 tbsp Italian seasoning 1 1/2 tsp salt + 3/4 tsp black pepper, divided 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced 2 pints (20 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 5 oz baby arugula 15 fresh basil leaves, torn 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar + 2 tbsp balsamic glaze

Toss chicken with 1 tbsp oil, Italian seasoning, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper.

In a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, sear half the chicken for 3 minutes.

Flip, top with half the mozzarella, and cover. Sear for 3 minutes until cheese melts and chicken reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken and mozzarella.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss tomatoes, beans, arugula, basil, balsamic vinegar, remaining 2 tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.

Divide salad into 6 bowls. Top with chicken and drizzle with balsamic glaze.