Description
A quick and flavorful Caprese chicken skillet made with juicy seared chicken, melted mozzarella, fresh basil, and balsamic glaze—an easy weeknight dinner ready in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Season chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through.
- Reduce heat to medium and top each chicken breast with tomato slices and mozzarella.
- Cover skillet and cook until cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
Serve with pasta, salad, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: caprese chicken, skillet chicken, italian chicken recipe, quick dinner