Caprese Chicken & Orzo Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 lb (454 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tsp (5 mL) dried basil leaves
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) Ontario butter
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) extra virgin olive oil
• 1 shallot, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) orzo pasta
• 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) petite cut stewed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) 10% Ontario half and half cream
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) grated Ontario parmesan
• 1 tub (200 g) Ontario mini bocconcini, drained
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh basil
• Balsamic glaze (optional)