Skillet Caprese Chicken

There's just something about the fresh mozzarella, tomato and avocado combination that I find really irresistible.  It doesn't matter if it's on a stick or on a piece of toasted flatbread or a cracker, on top of a pizza or a chicken breast - I just love that caprese flavor.  Add a drizzle of thick and syrupy balsamic glaze and it's basically heaven on a plate. 

This is a perfect spring or summertime meal.  Courtney ate hers sans tomato and avocado but it was her loss.  This skillet caprese chicken was DELICIOUS! 

Skillet Caprese Chicken

• 2 thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp basil
• 1/4 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 6 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into 8 slices
• 4 avocado slices (from a firm but ripe large avocado)
• 2 medium vine ripened tomatoes, sliced
• 3 Tbsp balsamic glaze
• 2 Tbsp chopped basil ribbons
  

Combine garlic powder, onion powder, basil oregano, salt and pepper. 

Sprinkle on each side of chicken breasts.

Heat oil in skillet.  Cook chicken on each side until cooked through.

Lay 2 slices of cheese on top of each breast.  Cover with a lid and let cheese melt.

Top with slices of tomato and avocado and basil strips.

Drizzle with balsamic glaze.

Enjoy.

This dinner was so good and it was super fast.  We have been extremely busy this summer so fast and easy meals are a necessity.  Skillet Caprese Chicken is the way to go for busy families looking for a delicious meal to make in a hurry.

Ciao!

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