Chicken Caprese
Ingredients
- 2 slices bacon
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 bunch fresh basil for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a 10" skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside, reserving the drippings.
- 2
Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- 3
Heat bacon drippings over medium high heat and add chicken. Brown 3-4 minutes per side. Remove chicken from the pan and set on a plate.
- 4
In the same skillet, add 2 cloves of minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant. Stir in wine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. Whisk in butter.
- 5
Add the chicken breasts back to the skillet along with the cherry tomatoes. Simmer the chicken and tomatoes uncovered for about 5-7 minutes, or until the tomatoes are cooked and slightly softened.
5 min - 6
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken and tomatoes. Place the skillet under the broiler for 1 minute, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
1 min - 7
Garnish with crumbled bacon, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 4 servings)
