Caprese Chicken Skillet with Balsamic

Ingredients

• 2 small boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 0.5 tsp kosher salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 6 oz fresh mozzarella
• 0.25 cup fresh basil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp honey(optional)
• 1 clove garlic(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (15 minutes): Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper. Halve cherry tomatoes. Tear or chop basil. Slice mozzarella.

2. 2

   Cook (20 minutes): Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5–7 minutes per side until browned and cooked through (165°F/74°C). Transfer to a plate.

3. 3

   In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Add tomatoes (and garlic if using) and cook 3–4 minutes until they begin to blister and soften.

4. 4

   Return chicken to the skillet. Top with mozzarella and cover for 2–3 minutes until melted.

5. 5

   Finish: Stir balsamic vinegar with honey (if using) and drizzle over the chicken and tomatoes. Top with basil and serve.