Grilled Pesto Chicken Caprese
Tender chicken is marinated in a delicious pesto, then grilled and topped with fresh mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, basil, and a sweet balsamic glaze in this Grilled Chicken Caprese recipe.
Servings 4 servings
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Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts sliced lengthwise
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
- 2 vine ripe tomatoes sliced
- 4-5 fresh basil leaves thinly sliced
- balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Heat grill to medium heat.
- Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise.
- Brush the pesto onto both sides of the chicken.
- Grill the chicken - 5 minutes on each side.
- When you flip the chicken top with fresh mozzarella cheese and the sliced tomatoes
- Remove from the heat when the chicken reaches 160 degrees and the juices run clear. The cheese will be gooey and melted.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes to let the juices distribute evenly.
- Top with fresh sliced basil and drizzle with balsamic glaze.