15-Minute Caprese Chicken Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1.5 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1.5 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 6 oz mozzarella
• 0.25 cup fresh basil

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Slice the chicken into cutlets (or thin pieces) and pat dry. Season both sides with salt and black pepper. Halve the cherry tomatoes and mince the garlic.

2. 2

   Cook (15 minutes): Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 4–5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.

3. 3

   In the last 3–4 minutes, add garlic and cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook until tomatoes soften and release juices.

4. 4

   Top the chicken with mozzarella. Cover the skillet for 1–2 minutes until the mozzarella melts.

5. 5

   Finish: Turn off heat, drizzle with balsamic vinegar, and scatter with basil. Serve immediately.