Description
Caprese Chicken Skillet
Time
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Prep: 5 minutes
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Cook: 20 minutes
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Total: 25 minutes
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Serves: 2
Ingredients
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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Garlic powder, to taste
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
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4 slices fresh mozzarella (about 4 oz)
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Fresh basil leaves, torn
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2 tbsp balsamic glaze
Instructions
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Season Chicken
Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. -
Sear Chicken
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
Remove chicken to a plate. -
Cook Tomatoes
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium.
Add tomatoes and cook 2–3 minutes until softened and blistered, scraping up browned bits. -
Melt Cheese
Return chicken to the skillet.
Top each breast with mozzarella slices.
Cover and cook 1–2 minutes until cheese is melted. -
Finish & Serve
Remove from heat.
Top with fresh basil and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Serve immediately.
Notes
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Pound thick chicken breasts to even thickness for quicker cooking
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Cover the pan tightly to help the cheese melt
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Broil 1 minute if cheese needs extra melting (watch closely)