Saturday, August 1, 2015

Caprese Smothered Chicken



4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2-3 Roma tomatoes, sliced
One small package fresh basil, chopped (about 2/3 ounce)
Seasoned salt (like Lawry's)
Garlic powder
Black pepper
Mozzarella cheese slices
Balsamic vinegar

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Place the chicken on a sheet pan.  (I put the ugly side of the chicken up.  That way, when you turn it over to keep cooking, the pretty side is on top.)  Season the top of the chicken with the seasoned salt, some garlic powder, and some pepper.  Drizzle a bit of balsamic vinegar over each piece.  Bake in the oven for 16 minutes. 


Remove the chicken from the oven and turn the pieces over. Again season with seasoned salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.  Drizzle again with balsamic vinegar.  Place 2-3 slices of Roma tomatoes and some chopped basil on top of each piece of chicken.  Return to the oven and bake 14-16 minutes or until the internal temp of the chicken is 165 degrees.  During the last five minutes or so of cooking, place about 2 cheese slices on top of each piece of chicken. Return to the oven to melt and brown slightly.  Serve with more drizzles of balsamic vinegar, if desired.

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