Description
A fresh and flavorful one-skillet chicken dish topped with juicy tomatoes, melted mozzarella, and fragrant basil. This quick meal brings classic Italian-inspired flavors to your table with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 4 cutlets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook cherry tomatoes for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in balsamic vinegar and lemon juice.
- Return chicken to the skillet and nestle into the tomatoes.
- Top each piece with mozzarella, cover, and cook 2-3 minutes until melted.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier variation.
- Add spinach or zucchini for extra vegetables.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or with a salad.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add a splash of broth when reheating to keep chicken moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
