Description
A warm, creamy Chicken Caprese Skillet featuring tender chicken, ripe tomatoes, and gooey melted mozzarella, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup pesto sauce
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Heat some olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, letting it shimmer just slightly.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Sear until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes on each side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside, allowing the juices to rest.
- Layer slices of tomato right on top of the chicken.
- Drizzle the pesto sauce and balsamic glaze over the tomatoes.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover the skillet and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For variations, add spinach, mix cream into pesto, or use Italian sausage instead of chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg