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Close-up view of seared chicken breast with gooey melted white mozzarella and dark balsamic drizzle. (Balsamic Mozzarella Chicken)
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Balsamic Mozzarella Chicken: The Ultimate Skillet Caprese Dinner

A stunning one-pan Balsamic Mozzarella Chicken featuring golden-seared chicken breasts, gooey melted mozzarella, and blistered cherry tomatoes finished with a glossy balsamic glaze drizzle for a restaurant-quality weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Primary Ingredients
  • 2 large Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless
  • 4 oz Fresh Mozzarella Cheese sliced or pearls
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes red, whole
  • 3 tbsp Balsamic Glaze thick and glossy
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil for searing
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter for basting

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet 10-inch (25cm) preferred
  • 1 Meat Thermometer To ensure 165°F (74°C) internal temp

Method
 

Stovetop Skillet Method
  1. Heat oil in a dark cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and sear for 5-6 minutes until a deep golden-brown crust forms.
  2. Flip the chicken. Add butter and cherry tomatoes to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes, rolling tomatoes until they are blistered and roasted.
  3. Top chicken with mozzarella; cover for 1 minute until gooey. Drizzle with balsamic glaze in zig-zags and garnish with chopped fresh basil.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalProtein: 48gFat: 22gFiber: 1g

Notes

Use a dark balsamic glaze rather than thin vinegar to get the visual zig-zag effect.
Always pat chicken dry before searing to ensure a crisp exterior.
Keyword Balsamic Mozzarella Chicken,Caprese Chicken,skillet chicken

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