Easy Chicken Caprese Salad
Easy Chicken Caprese Salad is pan-fried chicken breasts that are tossed in a salad made with Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, avocado, basil, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Servings: 4
Calories: 443kcal
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- 2-3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 2 pounds, pounded to an even thickness
Salad
- 5 cups (235 g / about 2 heads) Romaine lettuce, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 1 cup (149 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup mini mozzarella cheese balls
- ¼ cup (6 g) basil leaves, thinly sliced
- ½ cup (127.5 g) balsamic vinaigrette, more or less to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper on all sides.
- To a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add chicken to the pan and cook undisturbed for 4-6 minutes. Flip and repeat with the opposite side. Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet. Set it aside to rest for 5 minutes. After the chicken has rested and slightly cooled, slice it.
- In a large bowl, add lettuce, sliced avocado, tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil leaves. Top with chicken and dressing.
- Toss and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 443kcal