Recipe: Caprese Chicken SkilletDescription: A savory one-skillet dish featuring seared chicken topped with fresh tomatoes and melted mozzarella, embodying the classic flavors of a Caprese salad.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 35Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 680 g chicken breast, 2 tablespoon butter, 0.5 teaspoon salt, 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, 400 g canned diced tomatoes, 200 g mozzarella cheese, 0.25 cup basilInstructions: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat until melted and bubbly. Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the diced tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften. Return the chicken to the skillet, top each piece with mozzarella cheese, and cover the skillet until the cheese melts, about 2-3 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: American, skillet, chicken, one-pan mealThis Caprese Chicken Skillet recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 35 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
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Caprese Chicken Skillet

A savory one-skillet dish featuring seared chicken topped with fresh tomatoes and melted mozzarella, embodying the classic flavors of a Caprese salad.

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Prep: 10 min
Cook: 25 min
Serves: 4
August 8, 2025
Caprese Chicken Skillet - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
1.5 poundschicken breast
2 tablespoonsbutter
0.5 teaspoonssalt
0.25 teaspoonsblack pepper
0.9 poundscanned diced tomatoes
0.4 poundsmozzarella cheese
0.25 cupsbasil
Optional

chopped

Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.

2

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat until melted and bubbly.

3

Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.

4

Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and set aside.

5

In the same skillet, add the diced tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.

6

Return the chicken to the skillet, top each piece with mozzarella cheese, and cover the skillet until the cheese melts, about 2-3 minutes.

7

Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
508
Calories
21.2g
Fat
9.7g
Carbs
68.7g
Protein
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