Seasoned chicken seared until golden, with sweet summer tomatoes, bacon, and a savory white wine pan sauce.
Author: The Chef
Recipe type: Main
Ingredients
¼ cup all-purpose flour, or use gluten free
¼ cup grated parmesan
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
kosher salt and black pepper
4 slices thick cut bacon, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
¾ cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
⅓ cup basil pesto
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
1½ cups cherry tomatoes
1-2 heirloom tomatoes, sliced
chili flakes
½ cup fresh basil, torn
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425° F.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Place the flour, parmesan, and Italian seasoning in a shallow bowl. Dredge both sides of the chicken through the flour, tossing to coat.
Cook the bacon until crisp in a large oven safe skillet. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Reduce the heat to medium low and pour in the wine. Simmer 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, arrange the cherry tomatoes around the chicken. Spoon the pesto over each piece of chicken, then add a slice of mozzarella, and 1-2 tomatoes slices to each piece of chicken. Drizzle everything with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
Bake 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Top with bacon and fresh basil. Enjoy!
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