Caprese Chicken Skillet
Caprese Chicken Skillet is a vibrant and delicious dish that brings the flavors of Italy straight to your table. This one-pan recipe features succulent chicken, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, all simmered together in a rich balsamic glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this meal takes just 45 minutes from start to finish, making it an easy yet impressive choice for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken tenders (cut into chunks)
- ½ cup + 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- 4 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup part-skim mozzarella pearls
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the balsamic reduction by heating ½ cup balsamic vinegar and 1 tbsp honey in a small saucepan until thickened.
- Season chicken chunks with salt, pepper, and lemon seasoning.
- In a cast iron skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown on both sides, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onion until soft. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes, thyme, remaining balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper; cook until tomatoes soften.
- Return chicken to the skillet and top with mozzarella pearls. Cover off heat for cheese to melt.
- Drizzle with additional balsamic reduction and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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