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Skillet Caprese Chicken

6/21/2016

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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. 
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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! 
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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. 
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Sprinkle on each side of chicken breasts.

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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.
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Top with slices of tomato and avocado and basil strips.
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Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
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Enjoy.
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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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