Caprese Chicken Skillet

Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts are topped with melty mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and a bright balsamic glaze in this one-skillet take on caprese salad. It comes together in under 30 minutes with almost no cleanup, making it a reliable weeknight staple.

By YumYum Editorial · Quick Weeknight

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 30 min · Serves 4

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large tomatoes, sliced
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
• 3 tablespoons balsamic glaze
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2. 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). Transfer to a plate.
3. Lower heat to medium, add butter and minced garlic, and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Return chicken to the skillet and top each piece with tomato slices and mozzarella.
5. Cover and cook 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts fully.
6. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and scatter fresh basil over the top.
7. Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.