Chicken Caprese (in a skillet)
User Reviews
5
4 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
399 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Chicken Caprese (in a skillet)
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A fantastic weeknight meal, this Chicken Caprese recipe is juicy seasoned chicken with mozzarella, tomatoes and basil layered over the top.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 chicken breast or 4 chicken cutlets (2 large breasts cut into 4 pieces, small
- 8 lices fresh mozzarella fresh mozzarella cut into ½ thick slices
- 2 tomato cut into slices, large
- basil cut into ribbons, leaves
For the Balsamic Glaze
- 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
Instructions
For the chicken
- Combine the olive oil, garlic and onion powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl until well mixed.
- Add the chicken cutlets and coat thoroughly.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet and cook the chicken (about 5 minutes per side) until fully cooked and golden brown. While the chicken cooks, make the glaze, see below.
- Remove from the heat and top each chicken breast with mozzarella slices.
- Put the skillet in the oven for a few minutes to melt the cheese.
- Remove from the oven, and top with tomato slices, drizzle with glaze and sprinkle the basil.
- Devour.
For the glaze
- Add glaze ingredients to a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer 2-3 minutes, or until glaze turns syrupy. Keep warm.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
399kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
117mg
(39%)
Sodium
1096mg
(46%)
Potassium
647mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
932IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
309mg
(31%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 399 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 399kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1096mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 647mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 932IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 309mg | 31% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4 reviews
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