Spinach Chicken Caprese
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 roma plum tomato, cut into 1/4” slices
- 4 cups spinach
- 8 slices (1/4”) thick fresh mozzarella
- 12 large basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium.
- When the pan is hot, add the olive oil.
- Sprinkle 1/2 the salt, pepper and oregano over top the chicken .
- Place the seasoned side down in the hot pan and add the rest of the spices on top.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes (you want a golden brown sear on it) then flip.
- Add the spinach into the pan and let it wilt slightly for 2-4 minutes.
- Place the wilted spinach on top of the chicken.
- Add the slices of fresh mozzarella to the pan and quickly sear each side (no more than 30-45 seconds). You just want it almost soft/borderline melty (but not quite).
- Put the warmed cheese on top of the wilted spinach.
- Add the basil leaves on top of the warm cheese.
- Add the tomato slices to the pan and quick sear 1-2 minutes per side.
- Place the tomatoes on top of the basil leaves and give it a light dusting of oregano and black pepper.
- Chicken will be done with the internal temperature measures 165F.