Italian Caprese Chicken Skillet

# Required Ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt

03 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Caprese Topping

05 - 2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced

06 - 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced

07 - 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

→ Balsamic Glaze

08 - 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

09 - 1 tablespoon honey

# Directions:

01 - Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from skillet and set aside.

03 - In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Arrange tomato slices on top of the chicken breasts, then place mozzarella slices over the tomatoes. Cover the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts.

04 - While the cheese is melting, combine balsamic vinegar and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and syrupy.

05 - Sprinkle fresh basil over the chicken and drizzle with the balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

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Everything cooks in one skillet, so cleanup is practically done before you sit down to eat.
The balsamic glaze adds a glossy, tangy-sweet finish that makes even a simple chicken breast feel gourmet.
Fresh mozzarella melts into creamy pools that mix with the tomato juices and create their own sauce.
It looks like you spent an hour cooking, but you'll be plating in under 40 minutes.

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Don't move the chicken around while it sears or you'll lose that golden crust, patience is what makes it beautiful.
Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness instead of cutting into the breast and letting all the juices escape.
If your balsamic glaze gets too thick, whisk in a teaspoon of water to loosen it back up.

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