Description
A quick and delicious Chicken Caprese Skillet with juicy chicken, fresh tomatoes, and pesto, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season your chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Toss in the halved cherry tomatoes and sauté until softened, releasing their juices.
- Pour in the pesto and balsamic glaze, stirring to combine.
- Add the chicken back into the skillet and drizzle the tomato mixture over the top.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken, cover the skillet, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot, garnishing with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Serve with a side salad or over rice for a complete meal. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Chicken, Caprese, Skillet, quick meal, family dinner