Description
Make a quick, fresh, and summery dinner with this Caprese Chicken Skillet. You get tender chicken topped with melted mozzarella and bright basil, capturing the taste of summer with simple steps.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 4 even cutlets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken cutlets generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the halved tomatoes and chicken broth to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the broth reduces slightly, about 3 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet. Top each piece with a slice of fresh mozzarella.
- Cover the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the mozzarella is melted and gooey.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil over the chicken.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze, if using, before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh, high-quality mozzarella.
- If you prefer, you can use chicken thighs instead of breasts. Adjust cooking time as needed.
- Tear the basil instead of chopping for a more rustic look and intense flavor release.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet with sauce
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg