Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Boneless Chicken Breasts (pounded to even thickness)
- 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
- 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella (sliced)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced finely)
- 1/2 cup Fresh Basil (chiffonade)
- 3 tbsp Balsamic Glaze
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides to enhance the flavor.
- Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer.
- Sear the chicken until it turns golden brown on both sides, then remove the chicken from the pan temporarily.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the same pan for one minute until fragrant.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook them until they begin to burst and release their juices into the skillet.
- Return the chicken to the pan, nestling it into the tomato mixture to allow the flavors to marry.
- Top each breast with a generous slice of fresh mozzarella and cover the pan to melt the cheese perfectly.
- Drizzle the top with high-quality balsamic glaze and garnish with freshly chopped basil before serving.
Notes
Pound your chicken breasts to an even half-inch thickness to ensure they cook evenly. Do not overcrowd the skillet to avoid steaming. Use a meat thermometer to pull chicken off the heat when it hits 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Store leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water or broth for 5-7 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian Fusion
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg