Juicy chicken coated in balsamic along with plump tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and basil!! Easy, healthy, ready in 15 minutes! The caprese salad you'll make AGAIN and again!!
Prep Time7 minutesmins
Cook Time7 minutesmins
Additional Time1 minutemin
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: best caprese salad, caprese salad dressing, caprese salad with lettuce, chicken caprese salad, easy caprese salad
Servings: 4
Calories: 517kcal
Author: Averie Sunshine
Ingredients
2tablespoonsolive oil
about 1.25 pounds skinless boneless chicken breastdiced into bite-sized pieces
2 to 3tablespoonsbalsamic vinegarplus more for dressing the salad
4cupsromaine or Italian lettuce blend
1or 2 medium tomatoesdiced (I used Roma, vine-ripened or cherry tomatoes may be substituted)
¾cupfresh mozzarellaI used small balls called ciliegine; another type of mozzarella may be substituted
¾cupEnglish cucumberdiced (regular cucumbers may be substituted)
2 to 3tablespoonsfresh basil or to tastefinely minced
Instructions
To a large skillet, add the olive oil, chicken, evenly season with salt and pepper, and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, or until chicken is 90% cooked through. Stir and flip intermittently to ensure all sides cook evenly.
Add 3 tablespoons Balsamic Salad Dressing, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, stir to combine and make sure all pieces of chicken are coated.
Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes over medium heat or until chicken is cooked through. Allow chicken to rest in pan, off the heat, while you plate the salad.
To a large platter or bowl, add the lettuce, tomatoes, mozzarella, cucumber, chicken, and evenly sprinkle with basil.
Drizzle with salad dressing and balsamic vinegar, to taste. Toss to combine and serve immediately.
Notes
If you can't find this dressing in your area,I recommend another balsamic-based dressing. Or my homemade balsamic reduction would be especially delicious here!