Skillet Caprese Chicken is a cheesy, fresh, flavorful, and easy dish made in under 30 minutes. Make it with ripe garden fresh tomatoes and serve with a side of pasta.
Prep Time9 minutesmins
Cook Time16 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Caprese Chicken
Servings: 5
Calories: 365kcal
Author: Garnish and Glaze
Ingredients
1 1/2poundschicken breasts, cut in half, pounded ~1/2 inch thick
Heat oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.
Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper and add to skillet. Cook for 3 minutes per side until browned.
Spoon pesto over the top of each chicken breast. Top with mozzarella slices and then tomato slices. Sprinkle tomatoes lightly with salt. Place skillet in oven for 10 minutes or until chicken is finished cooking (reaches internal temperature of 165°F).
Garnish chicken with fresh basil and balsamic glaze.