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Caprese Chicken Skillet Recipe
This chicken caprese skillet is simple to make and loaded with fresh Italian flavor from melty cheese, juicy tomatoes, and tangy balsamic!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 463 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 thin-cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1-1½ pounds
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes or as many as you like
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 8 slices fresh mozzarella cheese about 4 ounces
- 10 slices Roma tomato
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves whole or julienned
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Set a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil.
- Add the chicken breasts to the pan and cook for 4 minutes on the first side, or until they are golden brown.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the cherry tomatoes, garlic, and italian seasoning. Toss to combine.
- Layer 2 pieces of mozzarella and 2-3 slices of roma tomato on each piece of chicken (or as many as it takes to cover the chicken).
- Transfer the chicken to the oven and bake it for 8-10 minutes, or until the mozzarella is melted and the internal temperature of the chicken registers 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.
- (Optional) To crisp the tomato and mozzarella, broil it on high heat for 2-3 minutes or until your desired doneness.
- Sprinkle over the basil leaves and drizzle over the balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Storage: Store chicken caprese in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer (without the cheese and tomato topping) for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
463kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
50g
(100%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
154mg
(51%)
Sodium
566mg
(24%)
Potassium
950mg
(27%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1117IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
317mg
(32%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 463
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 463kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 950mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1117IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 317mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.