pesto chicken caprese

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Pesto Chicken Caprese

This pesto chicken caprese comes out wonderfully moist and flavorful. Tomato slices add a nice acidity to the chicken breasts and melted mozzarella on top is the perfect finish.

Ingredients

  • 2 (10- to 12-ounce) skinless boneless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 1 large beefsteak tomato, cut into four 1/4-inch thick slices
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 8 slices
  • fresh basil leaves, torn