Chicken Caprese ... Mama Mia It Sure Tastes Great !

Turn that summertime classic, Caprese salad, into a delicious chicken dinner. It’s quick and easy, and captures all the great flavors of fresh summer tomatoes and basil. This Caprese chicken recipe is surely destined to become a family favourite. 

Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 5 or 6 thighs)
Salt and pepper
6 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced into 5 or 6 slices
1 medium tomato, sliced into 5 or 6 slices (as many as you have thighs)
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 375F.
In a large skillet / frying pan heat oil until over medium heat until shimmering. Sprinkle chicken thighs with salt and pepper and add in a single layer to pan. Sear on the first side until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes, then sear on the second side another 2 to 3 minutes.

Arrange chicken in a single layer in a medium casserole dish or glass baking pan. Top each chicken thigh with a slice of fresh mozzarella, then top each with a slice of tomato.

Bake in oven for 25 to 28 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbling and chicken is cooked through. Turn on broiler / grill  for 2 or 3 min to brown the top of the cheese.


Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh basil.

Serves: 4
Nutrition Info: Food energy: 368kcal, Total fat: 18.65g, Calories from fat: 167, Cholesterol: 178mg, Carbohydrate: 1.47g, Total dietary fiber: 0.16g, Protein: 42.73g, Sodium: 758mg


Oh what a fabulous recipe - many thanks to Carolyn here

I really think, even if it isn't that summery where you are, this recipe will certainly bring your taste buds alive ...enjoy

All the best Jan