Amazing Balsamic Caprese Chicken that is! This was the easiest dinner ever - it's elegant and delicious. Perfect for a dinner party. I'm a sucker for some great fresh mozzarella, but normally eat in on bread - hadn't thought of this amazing chicken idea! My husband marinated it and I did the rest - we didn't use a recipe and neither of us measured, so I will give suggested measurements, but feel free to do what seems right. Sorry - that's really my style of cooking; I just like to play around with flavor! We served it with a caesar salad and roasted potatoes, but it could also be great as a sandwich on some thick toasted bread. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did! 
Amazing Balsamic Caprese Chicken4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
balsamic vinegar (2 tbsp)
olive oil (2 tbsp)
crushed/minced garlic (1 tbsp)
fresh mozzarella (4 1/4" slices)
fresh basil (8-12 large leaves)
tomato (4 1/4" thick slices)
panko breadcrumbs (optional - 3 tbsp)
balsamic glaze (to taste, about 2 tbsp)
1. Place first 4 ingredients in a large ziploc bag. Allow to marinate (in fridge) for a few hours.
2. Remove breasts from bag and place in a baking dish. If using breadcrumbs for added crunch, place about 1/2 tbsp evenly on each.
3. Bake about 30 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven.
4. Remove from oven. Top each chicken breast with cheese, basil, and tomato. Sprinkle remaining panko crumbs on top. Return to oven for an additional 5 minutes.
5. Drizzle glaze overtop and serve.
(See below for potato recipe.)
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