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Chicken Caprese Skillet

Delicious pan seared chicken topped with mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and balsamic! Caprese Chicken Skillet dinner is ready in 15 minutes!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 344 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Check the chicken for doneness. I use this meat thermometer, and the temperature should read 165°F.
  4. 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

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

% 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.