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Caprese Prosciutto Chicken

This dish involves pan-searing chicken breasts until browned, then topping them with fresh mozzarella, basil, and slices of prosciutto. The completed dish has a melty, golden crust on top, with vibrant herbs and salty prosciutto adding flavor contrast. The final presentation showcases a juicy, tender chicken with a colorful, oozy topping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 2 oz fresh mozzarella sliced
  • 8 leaves fresh basil whole leaves
  • 4 slices prosciutto thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for searing
  • to taste salt preferably kosher salt
  • to taste black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze balsamic glaze optional, for drizzling

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Cooking spoon
  • Oven or broiler (optional for finishing)
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil, swirling to coat the bottom.
  3. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook undisturbed for about 5-6 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the underside releases easily from the pan.
  4. Flip the chicken and cook for another 5-6 minutes until fully cooked through, with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), and the exterior is golden and crispy.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low, then top each chicken breast with slices of mozzarella, a few basil leaves, and a slice of prosciutto. Cover the skillet with a lid or briefly transfer to an oven to melt the cheese and warm the prosciutto until the mozzarella is gooey and bubbling, about 2-3 minutes.
    4 pieces chicken breasts
  6. Remove from heat, drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired, and serve immediately, garnished with additional basil leaves for color.
    4 pieces chicken breasts