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Caprese Chicken Skillet (No-Breadcrumb, Low-Mess)

Name: Caprese Chicken Skillet (No-Breadcrumb, Low-Mess)
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 28 min
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 1.5 tbsp olive oil; 12 oz cherry tomatoes; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 0.5 tsp dried oregano; 8 oz fresh mozzarella; 0.5 cup fresh basil

Pan-sear chicken and simmer briefly with tomatoes, then layer mozzarella and basil for a clean, no-fuss caprese skillet.

Total

28 min

Prep

8 min

Cook

20 min

Serves

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
1.5 tbsp olive oil
12 oz cherry tomatoes
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar(optional)
0.5 tsp dried oregano(optional)
8 oz fresh mozzarella
0.5 cup fresh basil

Instructions

1
Prep (about 8 minutes): Pat chicken dry and slice into cutlets or thin pieces. Season with salt and black pepper. Halve cherry tomatoes; mince garlic; tear basil; slice mozzarella.
2
Sear (about 8 minutes): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook 3–4 minutes per side until browned and mostly cooked through.
3
Simmer (about 8 minutes): Reduce heat to medium. Add tomatoes and garlic to the skillet. Stir in balsamic (and oregano if using). Simmer 6–8 minutes, until tomatoes soften and chicken reaches 165°F/74°C.
4
Layer and finish (about 4 minutes): Turn heat to low. Add mozzarella over the chicken and tomatoes. Cover and cook 2–3 minutes until mozzarella melts. Top with basil and serve immediately.