Food Town Easy Baked Caprese Chicken

Marinate 4-6 hrs.
Prep:15 mins, Cook: 15 mins
4 servings

Ingredients

• 4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast
• 1 cup Italian salad dressing
• 1 tablespoon Italian herb seasoning
• 1 tablespoon chicken seasoning OR 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
• 1 1/2 cups Grated Mozzarella Cheese or 4 large slices fresh mozzarella
• 8 slices Roma tomato (1/3 to 1/2 inch thick) from 2-3 tomatoes (2 slices per chicken breast)
• 4-6 large fresh basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Directions

1. Place chicken breasts, Italian salad dressing, Italian herb seasoning, and chicken seasoning into a resealable plastic bag, knead bag several times to coat chicken with marinade, and squeeze air from the bag. Seal and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
2. After marinating, preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
3. Pour oil into a large cast iron or ovenproof skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Remove chicken breasts from marinade and discard used marinade. Place chicken breasts into hot oil, cook for 2 minutes per side until slightly browned (chicken will not be cooked through)
4. Place skillet with chicken into the preheated oven and cook until chicken is no longer pink inside (internal temp 165 degrees F) and the juices run clear, about 12-15 minutes.
5. Remove from oven. Top each chicken breast with 2 slices Roma tomato, and mozzarella cheese. Return to oven (set on broil) and broil until cheese has melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
6. Transfer chicken breasts to a serving platter and top each with torn basil leaves and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Serve with your favorite pasta or crusty bread.

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