Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (thin, about 1 to 1.5 pounds)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
  • 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 4 slices tomato
  • 4 large basil leaves (sliced)
  • additional drizzle of olive oil and pinch of salt and pepper, to taste

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Add olive oil to a large sheet pan.
  • Place chicken breasts on sheet pan, and rub some olive oil over chicken. Season with sea salt, pepper, garlic powder and Italian seasoning
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until chicken is 165 degrees internally and juices run clear
  • Remove chicken from oven, and place a slice of mozzarella cheese and tomato on each chicken breast. Return to oven and allow cheese to melt slightly. You can turn oven off so that chicken won't over cook
  • Remove chicken from oven, drizzle with additional olive oil, then top with sliced basil leaves and a pinch of sea salt and pepper, if desired. Serve immediately