Classic Caprese Chicken Skillet

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning(optional)
• 1/4 cup fresh basil
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Mince the garlic and roughly chop the basil.

2. 2

   Sear (about 8 minutes): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate.

3. 3

   Simmer (about 10 minutes): Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic to the skillet and cook 30 seconds. Stir in cherry tomatoes, tomato sauce, and (if using) Italian seasoning. Simmer until the tomatoes soften and the sauce thickens slightly, about 6–8 minutes.

4. 4

   Finish (about 2 minutes): Return chicken to the skillet. Sprinkle mozzarella over the chicken and sauce, cover briefly until the cheese melts, about 1–2 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in basil. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the top and serve.