Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad
Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that brings together juicy chicken, creamy avocados, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil, all drizzled with a tangy balsamic dressing. This salad is perfect for summer gatherings or cozy dinners, offering a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will impress your family and friends. Easy to prepare and healthy, it’s sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 ripe avocados (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F). Let rest.
- While the chicken cools, chop avocados into bite-sized pieces and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Roll basil leaves tightly and slice thinly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped chicken, avocado pieces, halved tomatoes, and sliced basil. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss.
- Serve on plates or a platter; drizzle extra balsamic reduction on top if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg