One Skillet Caprese Chicken

5 from 4 votes

Caprese chicken uses fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, and balsamic vinegar for a taste of summer all year long. Finish with shredded mozzarella and fresh basil for a delicious meal with only one pan to clean up! It's perfect for a quick weeknight but I love to serve it to guests too- it's a crowd pleaser!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: servings

Calories: 266kcal

Author: Nancylynn

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
Olive oil cooking spray
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
Himalayan or sea salt
Black pepper
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic minced
8 oz grape tomatoes halved
1/4 red onion diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
4 cups cooked spaghetti squash optional

Instructions

Spray a large skillet with olive oil spray and place on medium heat. Season both sides of your chicken with salt and pepper, then add it to the hot pan. Cook over medium heat until golden and cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
Reduce heat to medium low and add the two teaspoons of olive oil to the pan. Add onion and stir for a few minutes or until they begin soften. Next, add garlic and stir for 1 minute or until fragrant.
Add tomatoes and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with salt and let simmer until soft, about 4-5 minutes.
Stir in a tablespoon of fresh basil. Return chicken to skillet and nestle in tomatoes. Top evenly with mozzarella and cover with lid to melt cheese.
Spoon tomatoes and chicken and sauce over spaghetti squash, noodles, or rice and garnish with remaining basil. Yum!

Notes

1 Serving = 1/4 of skillet over 1 cup of spaghetti squash

21 Day Fix: 1 1/2 GREEN, 1 RED, 1/2 BLUE, 1/2 tsp (per serving) [Without the squash it's 1/2 GREEN, 1 RED, 1/2 BLUE, 1/2 tsp]

WW: 3 points (per serving) [Calculated using reduced fat shredded cheese]

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