Skillet Chicken Caprese Recipe
This 30 minute meal only requires a few simple ingredients and is bursting with bright, fresh flavor!
Servings: 3 chicken breasts
Calories: 367kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tsp herbs de provence
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 thick slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup basil leaves chiffonade
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar quality!
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a small prep bowl, combine herbes de provence, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper. Season the chicken breasts on both sides.
- Set a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the chicken and sear on both sides until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side.
- Place skillet into preheated oven and bake until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees, about 20-22 minutes. Remove from the oven and top the chicken breasts with cheese, return to oven and broil 2-3 minutes or until melty. Remove and top with tomatoes and basil, drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve immediately.
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Notes
*I use Fattoria Estense [i]Aceto Balsamico de Moderno[/i] (aged 8 years).
-You can also use any other kind of tomato, just slice it thinly and place it over the cheese.
-You can also use any other kind of tomato, just slice it thinly and place it over the cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 3g | Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 665mg | Potassium: 956mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 655IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg