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Chicken Caprese Skillet
Yum Servings: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Chill Time: 30 minutes up to 2 hours Wait Time: 15 minutes Stovetop Time: 6 minutes Bake Time: 13 minutes Minimum Start to Finish: 1 hour, 14 minutes Times are approximate Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon sea salt to taste 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to taste 4 fresh garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons high quality olive oil, divided 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 - 1/2 lbs total) 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 2 cups cherry tomatoes 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced 3-4 tablespoons high quality balsamic vinegar Directions: Add chicken into a shallow bowl and stir in the seasonings, garlic, sea salt and pepper to your taste, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Toss until really well coated on all sides pressing seasonings into the chicken a bit, then cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes up to 2 hours. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Remove your seasoned chicken from the refrigerator 10-15 minutes prior to cooking. Heat a large cast iron, or oven safe skillet over medium-high heat and add the remaining oil. Sear the chicken for 3 minutes on each side to give it a nice color, then add in your cherry tomatoes, and drizzle everything with balsamic vinegar. Place this entire skillet into your preheated 400° oven and bake uncovered until cooked through and no longer pink in the inside, about 10-12 minutes. Sprinkle chicken with shredded mozzarella, then return to the oven and continue to bake for just a minute until cheese is nice and melted. Garnish with fresh basil. Home |  Main Dishes |  Chicken -- Italian