Italian Skillet Chicken

5 from 3 votes

Italian Skillet Chicken is a family-friendly, simple and fresh 35-minute meal! Uses fresh tomatoes for homemade tomato sauce and is topped with cheese.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken recipe, italian dinner

Servings: servings

Calories: 523kcal

Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
2 Tablespoons olive oil
4 medium ripe tomatoes diced
4 cloves garlic minced
2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
4 Tablespoons Basil chiffonade
8 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

Pound chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap to an even thickness. Generously salt and pepper both sides of the chicken. 4 chicken breasts,
Heat 2 Tablespoons olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until brown on both sides, turning once, about 6-8 minutes. 2 Tablespoons olive oil
While chicken is cooking, dice tomatoes and garlic. 4 medium ripe tomatoes, 4 cloves garlic
To create a basil chiffonade take 6-8 leaves of basil and roll in a bundle lengthwise. Cut through the bundle, creating ribbons. 4 Tablespoons Basil chiffonade
When chicken is done (165º Fahrenheit internal temperature), remove to a plate and place tomatoes in the skillet over medium heat until tomatoes break down, about 6 minutes.
Add the garlic and balsamic vinegar. heat through, about 2 minutes. Remove tomato sauce from pan and place in a bowl. Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel. 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
Place chicken back in the skillet and top each piece of chicken 1 Tablespoon of basil. Next, layer the tomatoes on top of the chicken and top with mozzarella cheese. Pile it high! 8 ounces mozzarella cheese
Place under the broiler on low until cheese is melted , spotty browned and bubbly.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 4, with 1 serving being 1 chicken breast. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**

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