Balsamic Caprese Chicken Skillet
Balsamic Caprese Chicken Skillet is a one pan dinner that comes together in less than 30 minutes! You'll love the flavorful fresh tomato sauce and basil. Paleo and Whole30 options!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp grass fed butter or ghee divided
- 3 large cloves of garlic crushed
- 4 medium to large chicken breast
- 1.5 lbs cherry tomatoes
- 4 tbsp good quality balsamic vinegar
- 6 oz buffalo mozzarella cheese* cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
- 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken breast by pounding to less than 1 inch thick. Set aside.
- Begin by heating a large skillet pan to medium high heat. Once the pan is hot, add 2 tbsp of butter and crushed garlic. Simmer for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant and the butter is golden.
- Add chicken breast. Cook on each side for 2 minutes, until the chicken is golden. It will not be cooked through, set aside for later.
- Add the other 2 tbsp of butter to the pan, then toss in the cherry tomatoes. Cover the pan, and cook the tomatoes for another 5-7 minutes or until the tomatoes are softened and can be pressed down to make a thick sauce. Mix in 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar and salt.
- Add the chicken back to the pan and cover. Cook for another 2-3 minutes or until chicken is almost cooked through.
- Place mozzarella slices on top of the chicken and cover. Simmer for another few minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Drizzle with remaining balsamic and add fresh basil. Serve warm on top of a salad, with crusty bread, or with pasta.
Notes
*Use avocado in place of mozzarella for a dairy free version.
Nutrition
Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 648mg | Potassium: 1248mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1695IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 2mg