Categories: Chicken

Ingredients

• 11/2 tsp. herbes de provence
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 3 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 3 thick slices mozzarella cheese
• 1 c. cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 c. basil leaves, chiffonade
• 2 tbsp. quality aged balsamic vinegar*

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. In a small prep bowl, combine herbes de provence, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper. Season the chicken breasts on both sides.

3. Set a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the chicken and sear on both sides until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side.

4. Place skillet into preheated oven and bake until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees, about 20-22 minutes. Remove from the oven and top the chicken breasts with cheese, return to oven and broil 2-3 minutes or until melty. Remove and top with tomatoes and basil, drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve immediately.

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