Tag: mozzarella

Peaches/ Tomatoes/ Mozzarella/ Basil Summer Salad

Peaches/ Tomatoes/ Mozzarella/ Basil Summer Salad

Peaches/Tomatoes/Mozzarella/Basil Summer Salad 2-3 peaches, in thin slices 1 Medium or two small tomatoes, in thin slices, or as many as you like, really 1/2 small red onion, in thin slices Olive oil Juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp kosher salt 2 Tablespoons olive oil 

Pan Fried Chicken with Pesto and Mozzarella

Pan Fried Chicken with Pesto and Mozzarella

If you have been following along, you know I made a batch of pesto the other day, and it was wonderful.  So I ate pesto with pasta. And pesto with tomatoes and mozzarella in a kind of caprese salad. Fast and Easy Pesto Chicken   

Super Easy (and Delicious) Caprese Chicken

Super Easy (and Delicious) Caprese Chicken

Caprese Chicken
 
Olive Oil
Boneless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper
Garlic
Balsamic vinegar
Sliced grape tomatoes
Fresh Basil
Bel Gioioso (or other fresh) Mozzarella
Heat olive oil over slightly above medium heat.  Gently pound out chicken pieces to an even thickness (do not pound thin).  Generously salt and pepper, and add to the hot pan.  Cook 4-5 minutes on each side.
Meanwhile, slice grape tomatoes in half.  Mince the garlic.  Roll the basil and slice into thin strips.
When the chicken is done, remove it to a plate.  Pour a generous splash of balsamic into the pan, followed by the minced garlic.  Stir the garlic about 30 seconds, just until it is fragrant.  Add the tomatoes and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Add some basil, cook another minute or so.
Add back the chicken and top with mozzarella.  Cover the pan, and let the mozzarella melt.
Remove the chicken to a plate, and spoon the tomatoes and sauce over the chicken.