Caprese Chicken Skillet
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 3 Servings
Calories: 140 kcal
Ingredients
- 2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large tomatoes sliced
- 1 8 oz. fresh mozzarella ball, sliced
- 1 pkg. basil leaves
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- Balsamic glaze
- Oregano
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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Season chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper and oregano. Let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature.
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In large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 Tbsp. of olive oil. Add chicken and cook 2-3 minutes, allowing it to brown and build a crust.
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After a few minutes, flip chicken. Add butter and garlic to pan. Top chicken with two slices each of tomato and mozzarella.
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Place skillet in oven. Bake 8-10 minutes or until chicken reaches 165 internally. (Note: If desired, place chicken under broiler for last 2 minutes.)
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Arrange chicken on plate. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and top with fresh basil.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Caprese Chicken Skillet
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 59mg20%
Sodium 126mg5%
Potassium 484mg14%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 849IU17%
Vitamin C 13mg16%
Calcium 19mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.