Caprese Chicken (with Avocado)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Caprese Chicken (with Avocado)
Description
This recipe starts by seasoning butterfly-cut and halved chicken breasts with a mix of garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. The chicken is cooked in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden and almost cooked through. Fresh mozzarella slices are then layered on each cutlet, followed by avocado and tomato slices. Covered briefly, the cheese melts, and the chicken finishes cooking to a safe temperature.
The final presentation includes a drizzle of balsamic glaze and chopped fresh basil sprinkled on top, adding brightness and a sweet tang that complements the creamy mozzarella and buttery avocado. The texture contrasts between tender chicken, gooey cheese, and fresh vegetables create a harmonious dish.
This Caprese Chicken makes a satisfying entrée that pairs well with simple sides like salad or steamed vegetables. The recipe notes that a homemade honey-balsamic glaze can be used as an alternate topping for added sweetness.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast 10-11 oz each, boneless, skinless, butterflied and halved
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 6 oz fresh mozzarella , cut into 8 slices
- 4 avocado from a firm but ripe large avocado, slices
- 2 tomato sliced, medium, vine ripened
- 3 Tbsp balsamic glaze (I used Bertolli)*
- 1/3 cup basil chopped basil ribbons
Instructions
- In a bowl mix together garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
- Dab chicken dry with paper towels then sprinkle mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken cutlet. Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken (cover pan with a splatter screen if you have one) and cook until golden brown on bottom, about 4 - 6 minutes.
- Rotate and cook opposite side until chicken has nearly cooked though (about 160 in center), reducing burner temperature just slightly if needed, about 4 - 5 minutes.
- Add two slices of mozzarella to the top each cutlet, followed by one avocado slice, and 1 - 2 tomato slices.
- Cover pan with lid, return to heat and allow to cook 1 - 2 minutes longer until cheese has melted and chicken registers 165 in center.
- Sprinkle chicken with pepper, drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with fresh basil. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use a homemade honey-balsamic glaze or store-bought balsamic glaze to finish the dish.
- Ensure chicken breasts are butterflied and halved evenly for consistent cooking.
- Cook covered briefly after adding toppings so the mozzarella melts thoroughly without overcooking chicken.
- Serve warm and garnish with fresh basil for vibrant flavor.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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