Chicken Parm Caprese

Servings: 2 | Prep: 10 min | Cook Time: 25 min

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin

  • Olive oil, spray bottle

  • ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs

  • 2 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

  • 3 cups arugula

  • ½ cup grape tomatoes, halved

  • Fresh basil, chopped

  • Aged balsamic

  • 2 @josephspitabread pita bread

  • 4 tsp. pesto

 

This Chicken Parm Caprese is beautiful and tastes even better!

 

DIRECTIONS

  1. Spray chicken with olive oil and coat with breadcrumbs on both sides. Add to air fryer and cook at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Flip halfway through.

  2. Add 1 oz. of sliced mozzarella cheese to the top of each chicken breast and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

  3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut the pitas into 4 triangles. Bake for 3 minutes. Remove from oven and flip the pitas.

  4. Add 1/2 tsp. pesto to each triangle and spread out. Place back in the oven and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes.

  5. Assemble bowl. Arugula, chicken parm, sliced tomatoes, balsamic glaze, fresh basil and pesto bread.

NUTRITION: 1 serving Calories: 485kcal | Fat: 15g | Carbohydrates: 45g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 15g | Protein: 43g


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