Description
• Details
• Prep Time: 10 minutes [+ Time()]
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Skillet
• Cuisine: Italian-American
• Diet: N/A, Diabetic, Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Low Carb, Low Lactose
• Keywords: caprese chicken, chicken skillet, mozzarella chicken, balsamic chicken
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• Juicy chicken breasts cooked in a single skillet with fresh cherry tomatoes, melted mozzarella, fragrant basil, and a balsamic glaze for an easy Italian-inspired dinner.
Ingredients
• Boneless skinless chicken breasts: 4 (about 1.5–2 lbs total), pounded thin
• Cherry tomatoes: 2 cups, halved
• Fresh mozzarella cheese: 8 oz, sliced or shredded
• Fresh basil: 1/4 cup chopped leaves + extra for garnish
• Olive oil: 2–3 tablespoons
• Balsamic vinegar: 1/4–1/2 cup
• Garlic: 3–4 cloves, minced
• Salt: 1–1½ teaspoons, to taste
• Black pepper: 1/2–1 teaspoon, freshly ground
• Italian seasoning: 1–2 teaspoons (or dried oregano/basil)
• Honey: 1 tablespoon (optional, for balsamic glaze)
Instructions
• Pat chicken breasts dry and pound to 1/2-inch thickness for even cooking.
• Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
• Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temp); remove to a plate.
• In the same skillet, add balsamic vinegar, garlic, and honey (if using); scrape up browned bits and simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
• Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook 4–5 minutes until softened and blistered, stirring occasionally.
• Return chicken to skillet, nestling into tomatoes; top each breast with mozzarella slices.
• Cover and cook 2–3 minutes until cheese melts; add chopped basil and spoon sauce over chicken.
• Remove from heat; garnish with fresh basil leaves and drizzle with extra balsamic glaze if desired.
• Serve hot with crusty bread, pasta, or over greens for a complete meal.
Notes
• Nutrition
• Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 6 oz)
• Calories: 365
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 550 mg
• Fat: 21 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Carbohydrates: 8 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Protein: 34 g
• Cholesterol: 115 mg
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• Tips for Success:
• Pound chicken thin for quick, even cooking and maximum sauce absorption.
• Use fresh mozzarella for best melt; fresh basil adds authentic Caprese flavor.
• Let balsamic reduce to a glaze consistency for restaurant-quality presentation.
• Don’t skip deglazing the pan—those browned bits make incredible sauce flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 21
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 34
- Cholesterol: 115
