Caprese Chicken (Skillet + Tomato)

Ingredients

• 2 small chicken cutlets
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar(optional)
• 6 oz fresh mozzarella
• 1/4 cup fresh basil

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Pat the chicken cutlets dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper. Mince the garlic. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Tear the basil and slice the mozzarella.

2. 2

   Cook (15 minutes): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken cutlets 4–6 minutes per side (until cooked through). Transfer to a plate.

3. 3

   In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add tomatoes and cook 5–6 minutes until they blister and release juices. Stir in balsamic vinegar if using.

4. 4

   Finish: Return chicken to the skillet and spoon tomato mixture over. Top with mozzarella and cover for 1–2 minutes until melted. Scatter basil on top and serve immediately.