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Caprese Skillet Chicken
Caprese Skillet Chicken is a healthy weeknight meal that takes literally minutes to put together from start to finish!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 264 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts about 3, or 6 chicken cutlets
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt plus a pinch for finishing
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper plus more for finishing
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 medium tomatoes I used heirlooms and a few cherry tomatoes for garnish)
- 8 large basil leaves
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- balsamic vinegar for drizzling
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise, making thin cutlets. If the chicken is still more than 1/2 inch thick, lightly pound the cutlets until they are an even 1/2 inch in thickness. Sprinkle the chicken with the salt, pepper, and dried basil. Slice the cheese into 1/4 inch thick slices, slice the tomatoes into 1/4 inch thick slices, and slice the fresh basil into thin shreds. Set on a plate next to the stove.
- Warm a large stainless steel skillet over medium high heat, add the oil and heat until shimmering. Add the chicken in a single layer across the skillet. Cook without touching for 90 seconds. Reduce the heat to medium. Flip the chicken over and top each piece of chicken with cheese and then tomato slices and cover with a lid. Cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes. The cheese should be just beginning to melt over the chicken.
- Remove from the heat, uncover and test the chicken for doneness. It should be white throughout with barely a hint of pink. Sprinkle the tomatoes lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper and top with the fresh basil. Drizzle with the balsamic just before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1 cutlet
Calories
264kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
95mg
(32%)
Sodium
505mg
(21%)
Potassium
545mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
597IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
158mg
(16%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 cutlet | |
| Calories | 264kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 505mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 545mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 597IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 158mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.