Caprese Chicken
Pan seared chicken breast, topped with our homemade basil pesto, provolone cheese, and Roma tomatoes.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4-5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 T. olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking Mamas basil pesto
- 2 roma tomatoes sliced
- 4-5 slices provolone cheese
- basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large oven proof skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Sear chicken for 3-5 minutes on each side.
- Place the skillet in the oven and cook uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 165-170 degrees when inserted in the center.
- Remove pan from the oven. Liberally smear on pesto, cover with one slice of cheese, top with tomatoes, and season with pepper. Return pan to the oven and cook for 3-5 minutes more, just until cheese is melted.
Notes
Cooking Mamas Homemade Basil Pesto: www.cookingmamas.com/basil-pesto/