caprese chicken

I like cooking, and now that some processed items cost the same as the stuff requiring my work, I have been taking some shortcuts!!!

So watch for "I used" items.

Bake 8 strips of bacon to cooked but not crisp in a shallow baking pan. *I cheated and used a bag of maple leaf precooked crumbled bacon*

Place 4 boneless chicken breasts cut in half, into bacon drippings.

Brush with olive oil.

Place one leaf of basil on each piece

*I sprinkled with Italian seasoning*.

Cover the meat in thinly sliced tomatoes.

*note: I think a can of diced tomatoes would work if needed*

Top lightly with shredded mozzarella cheese

Bake at 350 for an hour covered.

Remove lid and cover each piece with a slice of mozzarella cheese.

Bake at 350 for 20 more minutes.

Serve with a big salad and thick slices of fresh bread.

"Bon Appetit!"