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Caprese Chicken Skillet

Caprese Chicken Skillet

A quick and delicious Caprese Chicken Skillet recipe that combines juicy chicken with fresh mozzarella and tomatoes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1.5 lbs total
Cheese
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
Condiments
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Seasoning
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Prepare your ingredients: mince garlic and halve cherry tomatoes. Slice mozzarella into thick rounds.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until tomatoes soften.
  4. Layer mozzarella over chicken, cover the skillet with a lid for 2-3 minutes until melted.
  5. Sprinkle fresh basil on top before drizzling with balsamic glaze just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 48gFat: 18g

Notes

Feel free to modify the recipe by substituting chicken with turkey or adding olives for extra flavor.

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