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Mozzarella Basil Chicken

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
270 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner Italian
Mozzarella Basil Chicken
Ingredients
  • 4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 cup Italian salad dressing
  • 1 tablespoon Italian herb seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon chicken seasoning (such as Grill Mates® Montreal Chicken Seasoning)
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 4 (1/2 inch thick) slices fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 4 (1/2 inch thick) slices tomato
  • 4 large fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
1
Combine chicken breasts, Italian salad dressing, Italian herb seasoning, and chicken seasoning in a sealed container to create a marinade. Massage the contents together several times to evenly coat the chicken with the dressing. Remove any air from the container and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
2
Heat a large cast iron or oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, adding canola oil to the pan. Allow the oil to reach a temperature at which it will sizzle when a small droplet of water is added. Remove the chicken breasts from their marinade and discard the used dressing. Gently place the chicken breasts into the hot oil, cooking for 2 minutes on each side.
3
Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Bake until the chicken is no longer pink inside and the juices run clear, approximately 12 minutes. Place a slice of mozzarella cheese on top of each chicken breast and add a tomato slice.
4
Return the skillet to the oven, baking until the cheese has melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken breasts to a serving platter and garnish each with a basil leaf, finishing off with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.