Caprese Chicken Skillet
Caprese Chicken Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan meal that combines juicy chicken with fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic basil. Finished with a luscious balsamic glaze, this dish is not only quick to prepare—taking just 45 minutes—but also packed with healthy ingredients, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
- 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
- ½ cup + 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 small yellow onion
- 4 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup part-skim mozzarella pearls
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the balsamic glaze by simmering ½ cup balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon honey in a small saucepan until thickened. Set aside.
- Season chicken tenders with salt, pepper, and lemon seasoning. In a cast iron skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high, then cook chicken until browned (about 4 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onion and garlic until fragrant. Add halved cherry tomatoes along with thyme, remaining balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper; cook for about 2 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet, top with mozzarella pearls, cover to melt cheese for about 2 minutes. Drizzle with the remaining balsamic glaze and garnish with basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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