Pan-Seared Chicken with Caprese Sandwich Elements

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breast paired with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and basil in a toasted sandwich, inspired by the famed Caprese flavors. This Italian-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breast, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 1 Italian cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz, boneless and skinless chicken breast
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 oz, sliced fresh mozzarella
1 medium, sliced ripe tomato
6 fresh basil leaves
1 large ciabatta roll
1 tbsp balsamic glaze

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 8 oz chicken breast evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Place the chicken breast in the skillet and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, then remove and let rest.
Step 3: While the chicken rests, slice 1 large ciabatta roll in half horizontally and toast lightly until the edges are crisp.
Step 4: Slice the cooked chicken into 1/4-inch thick pieces. Layer the bottom half of the ciabatta with 2 oz fresh mozzarella slices, 1 medium sliced ripe tomato, the chicken slices, and 6 fresh basil leaves.
Step 5: Drizzle 1 tbsp balsamic glaze over the layered ingredients, then close the sandwich with the top half of the ciabatta roll and press gently to combine flavors.