Sun-Dried Tomato Caprese Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 breasts boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), drained
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar(optional)
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes(optional)
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (about 12 minutes): Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper. Drain and chop sun-dried tomatoes; mince garlic; chop basil.

2. 2

   Cook (about 22 minutes): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5–6 minutes per side until browned and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C).

3. 3

   Add sun-dried tomatoes and garlic to the skillet and cook 1–2 minutes, stirring, until fragrant. If using, stir in balsamic vinegar and cherry tomatoes and cook 2 minutes to warm and slightly soften.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to low. Sprinkle mozzarella over the chicken and cover the skillet for 3–4 minutes until melted. Turn off heat and top with basil before serving.