One Pan Chicken Caprese
Simple, low stress cooking using @muttipomodoroau Sugo Semplice Basil Pasta Sauce as the flavour base to simmer the chicken in.
Ingredients
Directions
- 1
Season chicken with extra virgin olive oil, dried herbs, paprika and salt and pepper. Chili flakes are optional.
- 2
Heat a large oven safe frypan on medium high.
- 3
Add chicken and cook on each side for approx 4 minutes or until cooked through.
- 4
Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- 5
Add baby spinach and sauté until just wilted.
- 6
Add Mutti Sugo Semplice Basil and Mutti Cherry Tomatoes and simmer to heat through for 2 minutes.
- 7
Return chicken to the sauce.
- 8
Dollop basil pesto over the pan and top with mozzarella.
- 9
Place under the grill for a few minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
- 10
Serve with crusty bread and fresh basil.
Notes
chicken tenderloins will cook faster. If you are using chicken breast and it’s very thick, flatten with a mallet, or slice in half to reduce the cooking time. Tinned cherry tomatoes are a great substitute for fresh.
