Description
Skillet Chicken Caprese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken breasts with the classic flavors of Caprese salad. This recipe features juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and a balsamic glaze that brings everything together in a flavorful one-pan meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Caprese Toppings:
- 2 large tomatoes (sliced)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella (sliced)
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped or whole for garnish)
Instructions
- Pound and Season Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to even thickness and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5–6 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
- Add Caprese Toppings: Reduce heat to low, place tomato slices on top of each chicken breast, add mozzarella slices, cover, and cook for 2–3 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle with balsamic glaze, sprinkle with fresh basil, and serve.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a simple salad, pasta, or crusty bread.
- You can use store-bought or homemade balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
