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Italian Skillet Chicken
Italian Skillet Chicken is a family-friendly, simple and fresh 35-minute meal! Uses fresh tomatoes for homemade tomato sauce and is topped with cheese.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 523 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 Tablespoons Basil chiffonade
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap to an even thickness. Generously salt and pepper both sides of the chicken. 4 chicken breasts,
- Heat 2 Tablespoons olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until brown on both sides, turning once, about 6-8 minutes. 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- While chicken is cooking, dice tomatoes and garlic. 4 medium ripe tomatoes, 4 cloves garlic
- To create a basil chiffonade take 6-8 leaves of basil and roll in a bundle lengthwise. Cut through the bundle, creating ribbons. 4 Tablespoons Basil chiffonade
- When chicken is done (165º Fahrenheit internal temperature), remove to a plate and place tomatoes in the skillet over medium heat until tomatoes break down, about 6 minutes.
- Add the garlic and balsamic vinegar. heat through, about 2 minutes. Remove tomato sauce from pan and place in a bowl. Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel. 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- Place chicken back in the skillet and top each piece of chicken 1 Tablespoon of basil. Next, layer the tomatoes on top of the chicken and top with mozzarella cheese. Pile it high! 8 ounces mozzarella cheese
- Place under the broiler on low until cheese is melted , spotty browned and bubbly.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 4, with 1 serving being 1 chicken breast. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**
Nutrition Information
Serving
492g
Calories
523kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
62g
(124%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
189mg
(63%)
Sodium
626mg
(26%)
Potassium
1192mg
(34%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1476IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
318mg
(32%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 523
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 492g | |
| Calories | 523kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 62g | 124% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 626mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 1192mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1476IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 318mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.