One Pan Chicken Caprese 🍗🍅🧀🌿✨

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• 2 tsp Italian seasoning

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced (or mozzarella pearls)

• 2 tbsp balsamic glaze (store-bought or homemade)

• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

1. Cook the chicken:

   • Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C). Remove chicken and set aside.

2. Sauté tomatoes:

   • In the same skillet, add garlic and cherry tomatoes.

   • Cook 2–3 minutes until tomatoes are softened and slightly blistered.

3. Assemble Caprese chicken:

   • Return chicken to the skillet.

   • Top each piece with sliced mozzarella.

   • Cover the pan for 2–3 minutes, until cheese is melted.

4. Finish & serve:

   • Drizzle balsamic glaze over chicken and tomatoes.

   • Garnish with fresh basil leaves.

   • Serve hot with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.