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Caprese Chicken Skillet (25 Minutes, 49 g Protein)

Caprese Chicken Skillet

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Seared chicken cutlets under melted mozzarella with burst cherry tomatoes, balsamic, and fresh basil — one skillet, 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 371
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.75 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 4 oz fresh mozzarella
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil

Equipment

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Method
 

  1. Season the chicken on both sides with the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear the chicken 4 to 5 minutes per side, until it reaches 165°F. Move to a plate.
  3. In the same skillet, cook the tomatoes and garlic 2 to 3 minutes, until the tomatoes start to burst and release their juices.
  4. Add the balsamic vinegar and simmer 1 to 2 minutes, until it turns glossy and lightly syrupy.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet, top each cutlet with a slice of mozzarella, cover, and give it 1 to 2 minutes for the cheese to melt.
  6. Scatter the basil over the top and serve straight from the pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 371kcalCarbohydrates: 6.7gProtein: 49.4gFat: 15.1gSaturated Fat: 5.4gCholesterol: 149.4mgSodium: 855.5mgPotassium: 951.2mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 20.1mgCalcium: 178.5mgIron: 1.7mg

Notes

Pounding the cutlets even is what keeps them juicy at 165°F — thick spots mean overcooked thin spots. Nutrition is calculated per serving from the listed ingredients and may vary with brands and substitutions.

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