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Chicken Caprese Skillet

Seared chicken with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil — a 25-minute Italian chicken dinner.

Prep 10 min

Cook 15 min

Total 25 min

Serves 4

Dinner·Italian·Easy

Ingredients

Step 1 — Skillet

4 chicken breasts
2 cups cherry tomatoes
8 oz fresh mozzarella
3 tbsp balsamic glaze
2 tbsp olive oil
Fresh basil
Salt and pepper

Instructions

1
Caprese chicken
Sear chicken until nearly done. Add tomatoes and mozzarella; cover 3 minutes until melted. Drizzle balsamic and top with basil.

Nutrition per serving: 380 cal · 42g protein · 10g carbs · 18g fat · 2g fiber

For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.

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25-Minute Chicken Caprese Skillet

Name: Chicken Caprese Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts; 2 cups cherry tomatoes; 8 oz fresh mozzarella; 3 tbsp balsamic glaze; 2 tbsp olive oil; Fresh basil; Salt and pepper

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Seared chicken with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil — a 25-minute Italian chicken dinner.

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Ready in 30 minutes
One pan, less cleanup
High in protein

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Total

25 min

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Nutrition

Per serving (estimate)

380

Cal

10g

Carbs

42g

Protein

18g

Fat

Fiber

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