Description
This Caprese Chicken Skillet Recipe combines juicy pan-seared chicken, fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic, and balsamic glaze into one easy, flavorful dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Optional Parmesan cheese
- Optional red pepper flakes
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry and season both sides.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until nearly cooked.
4. Remove chicken from skillet.
5. Melt butter and sauté garlic.
6. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened.
7. Return chicken to skillet.
8. Top with mozzarella slices.
9. Broil or cover until cheese melts.
10. Garnish with basil.
11. Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
12. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh mozzarella for best results.
- Fresh basil should be added just before serving.
- Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Store leftovers for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 138mg
Keywords: Caprese Chicken Skillet Recipe, one pan chicken, mozzarella chicken