Mareco Caprese Chicken Skillet

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Slice the chicken into cutlets (or thin cut pieces). Mince the garlic and halve the cherry tomatoes. Tear or chop the basil.

2. 2

   Cook (20 minutes): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and black pepper, then cook 6–8 minutes per side (until cooked through).

3. 3

   Add garlic and tomatoes to the skillet and cook 3–5 minutes, stirring, until tomatoes soften and release juices.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to low. Stir in balsamic vinegar (if using), then top chicken with mozzarella. Cover the skillet for 2–3 minutes until mozzarella melts.

5. 5

   Finish: Turn off heat and scatter basil over the top. Serve immediately.