Description
A quick and easy one-pan chicken dish with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella balls, halved or quartered
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken pieces with oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Reduce heat to low. Scatter fresh mozzarella pieces over the chicken and tomatoes.
- Cover the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the mozzarella is melted and gooey.
- Remove from heat. Stir in fresh basil.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze, if desired, before serving.
Notes
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- You can add a splash of white wine when adding the tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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