Mozzarella Butterflied Chicken Breasts

Recipe for Mozzarella Butterflied Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Glaze

Ingredients:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, butterflied and pounded thin
8 oz. Ciliegine fresh Mozzarella, quartered
1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
½ small red onion, finely diced
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
½ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tsp. pure maple syrup
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
½ tsp. garlic powder
Sea salt and black pepper

Tip: For easier clean up, place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap before pounding with a meat mallet or rolling pin.

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the prepared chicken breasts with the Italian seasoning and garlic powder on both sides and add to the hot skillet.

Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, approximately 3 – 4 minutes per side.

2. While the chicken is cooking, combine the balsamic vinegar and maple syrup in a small saucepan and set over medium heat. Simmer until the mixture thickens and is reduced by half. Stir frequently, approximately 5 – 6 minutes.

3. In a medium bowl, combine grape tomatoes, red onion, fresh Mozzarella, and basil. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine.

4. When chicken is done cooking, turn off heat and move skillet to a cool burner. While still in the skillet, top each chicken breast with the tomato and mozzarella mixture. Cover for a couple of minutes or just until the tomatoes are warmed through.

5. To serve, transfer the chicken to a serving platter or individual plates. Top each breast and tomato mixture with a drizzle of the balsamic glaze.

Additional Info:

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4

The sweet grape tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella, basil, and a rich balsamic glaze elevate  basic chicken breasts to a whole new level. This recipe is easy to prepare and you can get it from the refrigerator to the table in just twenty minutes!

So go ahead and work this savory stovetop chicken breast recipe into your regular weeknight dinner rotation.

Enjoy!