Chicken Caprese Skillet
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3 reviews
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
344 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Chicken Caprese Skillet
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Delicious pan seared chicken topped with mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and balsamic! Caprese Chicken Skillet dinner is ready in 15 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 6 ounce fresh mozzarella I used sliced mozzarella
- 3 roma tomatoes sliced
- 8 large fresh basil leaves sliced in thin strips
- 2-4 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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Instructions
- Place your chicken breasts into a ziploc bag, and pound them to about 1/4-1/2 inch thick using a meat tenderizer. Alternately, you can slice then in half lengthwise, making thin cutlets.
- Warm a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the olive oil and heat until warm. Add the chicken in a single layer and sprinkle with half of the salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook without touching for about two minutes, you'll notice the edges of the chicken cooking, while only the center is pink. Flip the chicken over and sprinkle with the remaining salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Top each piece of chicken with cheese and then tomato slices. Cover with a lid and cook an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Check the chicken for doneness. I use this meat thermometer, and the temperature should read 165°F.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil and drizzle with the balsamic vinegar right before serving. ENJOY!
Notes
- Excerpted from
- by Mary Younkin. Copyright © 2016. Reprinted with permission from Page Street Publishing Co.
- Cutlets - If you prefer, you can also cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to form cutlets, and skip the tenderizing step altogether.
- How to tell when chicken is done: I highly recommend investing in a meat thermometer to help you know when your meats like chicken and pork are fully cooked. In the even you don't have one, you can check the chicken for doneness by piercing the center with a knife and fork. The juices will run clear when the chicken is fully cooked. If they are pink, the chicken needs more time.
- Excerpted from The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook by Mary Younkin. Copyright © 2016. Reprinted with permission from Page Street Publishing Co.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1chicken breast
Calories
344kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
124mg
(41%)
Sodium
621mg
(26%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 344 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1chicken breast | |
| Calories | 344kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 621mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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