Chicken Caprese Salad For One

Name: Chicken Caprese Salad For One
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Italian
Ingredients: 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil , divided; ▢1 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breast , cut into ½-inch strips; ▢¼ teaspoon kosher salt , divided; ▢¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper , divided; ▢10 red or yellow cherry or grape tomatoes . sliced in half; ▢2 ounces bocconcini (3-4 small mozzarella balls); ▢1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; ⅛ teaspoon Italian seasoning; ▢⅛ teaspoon garlic powder; ▢fresh torn basil leaves, optional

5 steps

Prep:10minCook:10min

Easy Chicken Caprese Salad recipe made with tender and juicy chicken, tomatoes, and mozzarella tossed in a deliciously tangy vinaigrette.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:54:01 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories574.5 kcal (29%)

Total Fat35.2 g (50%)

Carbs9.8 g (4%)

Sugars5.9 g (7%)

Protein53.7 g (107%)

Sodium903.1 mg (45%)

Fiber2.2 g (8%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

1 servings

1 ½ tablespoonolive oil

divided

6 ounceboneless skinless chicken breast

cut into 1/2-inch strips

¼ teaspoonkosher salt

divided

¼ teaspooncoarsely ground black pepper

divided

10red cherry tomatoes

or yellow, or grape, sliced in half

2 ouncesbocconcini

3-4 small mozzarella balls

1 teaspoonbalsamic vinegar

⅛ teaspoonitalian seasoning

⅛ teaspoongarlic powder

basil leaves

fresh torn, optional

Instructions

Step 1

In a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, heat ½ tablespoon of oil 30 seconds. Place chicken in skillet, season with ⅛ teaspoon of salt and ⅛ teaspoon of pepper, and cook 6 minutes until all pieces are cooked through. Transfer chicken to a medium sized bowl.

Step 2

Add the tomatoes to the bowl with the chicken.

Step 3

Quarter the bocconcini and add to the bowl.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, ⅛ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon pepper, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Pour over the salad ingredients and toss to combine.

Step 5

Top with fresh basil, if using and serve.

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