CAPRESE CHICKEN SKILLET

THE FEATHERED NESTER

This Caprese chicken skillet recipe is fresh, juicy, and packed with flavor thanks to the tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella cheese. Garnish with plenty of fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze for the perfect easy dinner.

1. QUICK RECIPE

This recipe is ready in under 30 minutes.

2. Gluten free

This recipe is an easy, gluten-free, lean protein dinner.

3. Lots of flavor

This recipe is fresh, juicy, and packed with summer flavors.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

– Chicken – Tomatoes – Cheese – Basil  – Balsamic Glaze

prep

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium heat with the olive oil until the oil is shimmering.

1

cook

Add the breasts to the pan and cook for 4 minutes. Then turn and sear the other side until they are golden brown.

2

combine

Remove the pan from the heat, and add the cherry tomatoes, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Toss to combine.

3

layer

Layer two pieces of mozzarella and two/three slices of Roma tomato on each piece of chicken.

4

bake

Transfer the oven-safe skillet to the oven and bake it for 8-10 minutes.

5

serve

Sprinkle over the basil leaves and drizzle on the balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.

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