Caprese Chicken

 

• 1 Tbsp. 

  extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 lb. 

  boneless skinless chicken breasts

• Kosher salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 1/4 c. 

  balsamic vinegar

• 2 

  cloves garlic, minced

• 1 pt. 

  grape tomatoes, halved

• 2 Tbsp. 

  freshly torn basil

• 4 

  slices mozzarella

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook until golden and cooked through, 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. 
2. Add balsamic vinegar to skillet, then add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add tomatoes and season with salt. Let simmer until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in basil. 
3. 
   Return chicken to skillet and nestle in tomatoes. Top with mozzarella and cover with a lid to melt. 
4. 
   Spoon tomatoes over chicken and serve.

Baked Feta Pasta

 

• 8 ounces cavatappi pasta
• ▢2 pints cherry tomatoes
• ▢8 ounce block feta cheese
• ▢½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ▢¼ teaspoon salt
• ▢¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ▢2 garlic cloves minced
• ▢¼ cup packed chopped fresh basil

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Place the cherry tomatoes in an oven-safe baking dish. Pour the olive oil on top, and season with salt and pepper. Toss until well combined.
• Place the feta block in the middle of the baking dish surrounded by the cherry tomatoes, and flip a couple times to coat it with the olive oil and seasoning.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, until the cherry tomatoes burst, and the feta cheese melts.
• While the tomatoes and feta are baking, cook the pasta in a pot of salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup of the cooking liquid in case you'd like to toss it in.
• Immediately add the garlic and basil leaves to the cooked tomatoes and feta and toss everything to combine.
• Transfer the cooked pasta to the baking dish and toss to combine. Garnish with more fresh basil and serve warm.

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