One Pan Chicken Caprese
This one pan chicken caprese is made in 30 minutes with only one single pan! It's high in protein and flavor and will be a family favorite!
Servings: 4
Calories: 478kcal
Ingredients
- 4 thin boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 bunch fresh basil chopped
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella sliced into ½ oz slices
- Balsamic vinegar to taste
Instructions
- In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, warm 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Salt and pepper each chicken breast on both sides and add to pan. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes or so, flipping chicken breasts half way through.
- Once chicken breasts has reached 165 degrees F, remove from pan and place on a plate. Cover with foil.
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute, scraping the bottom of the pan.
- Next add halved tomatoes and saute until the skins soften which should take about 5 minutes or so.
- Stir in the chopped basil and add the chicken breasts back to the pan.
- Top each chicken breast with 2 slices of the fresh mozzarella. Cover pan with lid and let the mozzarella melt. This should take a few minutes.
- Drizzle with a splash of balsamic vinegar and serve!
Nutrition
Serving: 1chicken breast | Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 414mg | Fiber: 2g
