Delicious 30 Minute Skillet Chicken Caprese

Ingredients:

 1½ tsp. herbes de provence 

½ tsp. garlic powder

 ½ tsp. paprika

 ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper

 ½ tsp. salt

 ¼ tsp. black pepper

 3 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)

 2 tbsp. olive oil

 3 thick slices mozzarella cheese

 1 c. cherry tomatoes

 ¼ c. basil leaves, chiffonade 

2 tbsp. quality aged balsamic vinegar

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Instructions:

 Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a small prep bowl, combine herbes de provence, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper. Season the chicken breasts on both sides. Set a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the chicken and sear on both sides until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Place skillet into preheated oven and bake until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees, about 20-22 minutes. Remove from the oven and top the chicken breasts with cheese, return to oven and broil 2-3 minutes or until melty. Remove and top with tomatoes and basil, drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve immediately.