Garlic Butter Caprese Chicken Skillet

Ingredients

• 12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 0.5 tsp kosher salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 6 oz mozzarella
• 0.25 cup fresh basil

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Slice the chicken into cutlets or thin pieces. Mince the garlic. Halve the cherry tomatoes and roughly chop the basil.

2. 2

   Cook (20 minutes): Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until browned and cooked through, 6–8 minutes per side (or until the thickest part reaches 165°F/74°C). Transfer to a plate.

3. 3

   In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30–60 seconds.

4. 4

   Add tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they start to burst and release juices, 5–7 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon the garlic-butter tomato mixture over it.

5. 5

   Sprinkle mozzarella over the chicken and tomatoes. Cover the skillet until the cheese melts, 2–4 minutes. Turn off heat, top with basil, and serve.