Caprese Chicken Skillet
Savor the vibrant flavors of Italy with this Caprese Chicken Skillet, a quick and easy one-pan meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings. Juicy, golden-browned chicken breasts are seasoned to perfection and nestled in a skillet of balsamic-kissed cherry tomatoes, their natural sweetness enhanced as they burst with flavor. Topped with creamy, melted fresh mozzarella and fragrant basil leaves, this dish comes together in just 30 minutes while delivering a restaurant-worthy dining experience. A drizzle of balsamic glaze adds the perfect finishing touch, creating a balance of salty, tangy, and sweet that will leave your taste buds begging for more. Perfect for fans of easy skillet recipes, fresh Caprese flavors, and wholesome, crowd-pleasing meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cups fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add balsamic vinegar and cherry tomatoes. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften and release their juices.
Reduce the heat to low and return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them among the tomatoes.
Top each chicken breast with a slice or two of fresh mozzarella cheese. Cover the skillet with a lid and allow the cheese to melt, about 2-3 minutes.
Garnish the dish with fresh basil leaves and drizzle with balsamic glaze, if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy your Caprese Chicken Skillet!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 102.4 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.8 g | 219% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 770 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 4345 mg | 189% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.3 g | ||
| Protein | 268.2 g | 536% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1319 mg | 101% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 2836 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
