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Caprese Chicken (with Avocado)
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Caprese Chicken (with Avocado)

Caprese Chicken with Avocado features pan-seared chicken breasts seasoned with garlic, onion powder, and Italian herbs, topped with fresh mozzarella, ripe avocado slices, and tomato. The dish is finished with basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, offering a creamy, savory, and fresh combination inspired by classic Caprese salad flavors, but with a protein-rich main.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

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

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  1. In a bowl mix together garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. 
  2. 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. 
  3. Add chicken (cover pan with a splatter screen if you have one) and cook until golden brown on bottom, about 4 - 6 minutes. 
  4. 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.
  5. Add two slices of mozzarella to the top each cutlet, followed by one avocado slice, and 1 - 2 tomato slices.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.