Caprese Chicken Skillet (Print Version)

One-skillet Italian chicken with ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and tangy balsamic glaze. Easy, flavorful, and ready in 35 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Caprese Topping

05 - 2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
06 - 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
07 - 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

→ Balsamic Glaze

08 - 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon honey

# Directions:

01 - Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from skillet and set aside.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. Arrange tomato slices on top of the chicken breasts. Place mozzarella slices over the tomatoes. Cover the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese melts completely.
04 - While cheese is melting, combine balsamic vinegar and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened to a syrupy consistency.
05 - Transfer chicken to serving plates. Sprinkle fresh basil over each portion and drizzle generously with warm balsamic glaze.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan, so you're not stuck doing dishes when you'd rather be eating.
  • The balsamic glaze adds a restaurant-quality touch that makes people think you've been cooking all day.
  • It's naturally low carb and gluten-free, so it works for almost anyone at the table.
  • Fresh mozzarella melting over warm chicken is the kind of simple luxury that never gets old.
02 -
  • Don't skip drying the chicken before seasoning, any moisture will steam it instead of giving you that crispy, golden sear.
  • Use a lid or a baking sheet to cover the skillet when melting the cheese, trapping the heat makes it melt faster and more evenly.
  • If your balsamic glaze gets too thick, just whisk in a teaspoon of water to loosen it back up.
03 -
  • Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before cooking so they cook at the same rate and stay juicy all the way through.
  • Add a pinch of Italian seasoning or garlic powder to the chicken before searing for an extra layer of flavor.
  • Use a splash of the balsamic glaze to deglaze the skillet after searing the chicken, it picks up all those tasty browned bits and makes the sauce even richer.
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