Caprese Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 5 or 6 thighs)
• Salt and pepper
• 6 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced into 5 or 6 slices
• 1 medium tomato, sliced into 5 or 6 slices (as many as you have thighs)
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. In a large skillet, heat oil until over medium heat until shimmering. Sprinkle chicken thighs with salt and pepper and add in a single layer to pan. Sear on the first side until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes, then sear on the second side another 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Arrange chicken in a single layer in a medium casserole dish or glass baking pan. Top each chicken thigh with a slice of fresh mozzarella, then top each with a slice of tomato.
4. Bake 25 to 28 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbling and chicken is cooked through. Turn on broiler for 2 or 3 minutes to brown the top of the cheese.
5. Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh basil.