Caprese Chicken with Smashed Potatoes
This dish combines juicy chicken breasts with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, served alongside crispy smashed potatoes.
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 4 slices tomato
- Fresh basil leaves
For the smashed potatoes:
- 1 pound baby potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and gently pound until they are about 1/2 inch thick.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Top each chicken breast with a slice of mozzarella and tomato.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the smashed potatoes.
- In a large pot, boil potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain potatoes and place them on the baking sheet.
- Use a potato masher or fork to gently smash each potato until slightly flattened.
- Drizzle potatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Top chicken with fresh basil leaves and serve with smashed potatoes.
Notes
- If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil or a pesto sauce.
- You can use any type of cheese you like, such as provolone or cheddar.