Caprese Chicken Salad
Indulge in the perfect blend of flavors with our Caprese Chicken Salad. An easy, tasty recipe that brings freshness to your plate
Ingredients
CHICKEN
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds), pounded evenly
SALAD
- 5 cups fresh spinach
- 1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup mini mozzarella cheese balls
- ¼ cup basil leaves, thinly sliced
- ½ cup balsamic vinaigrette, adjust to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken evenly with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add chicken and cook undisturbed for 4-6 minutes. Flip and repeat on the other side until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove chicken from the skillet, let it rest for 5 minutes, and then slice.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil leaves. Top with sliced chicken and dressing.
- Toss well and serve