Description
A quick and delicious Chicken Caprese Skillet recipe that combines tender chicken cutlets with the classic flavors of caprese salad, finished with a balsamic glaze. This one-pan dish is perfect for a simple weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved horizontally to make 4 cutlets)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Other Ingredients:
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella
- ¼ cup balsamic glaze
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken: On both sides with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- Prepare the tomatoes: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and cherry tomatoes for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Finish the dish: Return the chicken to the skillet, top each piece with a slice of mozzarella, cover, and cook for another 2–3 minutes until cheese is melted. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a low-carb meal, serve over zucchini noodles or arugula.
- Use boneless thighs if preferred.
- Add balsamic vinegar to tomatoes for extra tang.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
