30 Minute Skillet Chicken Caprese - all cycles

By Peggie

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tsp herbes de provence
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 3 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 3 thick slices low-fat mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup basil leaves, chiffonade
• 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

In a small prep bowl, combine herbes de provence, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper.

Season the chicken breasts on both sides.

Set a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the chicken and sear on both sides until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side.

Place skillet into preheated oven and bake until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees, about 20-22 minutes.

Remove from the oven and top the chicken breasts with cheese, return to oven and broil 2-3 minutes or until melty. Remove and top with tomatoes and basil, drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve immediately.

Yields 3 Servings

Approved for all cycles.

This recipe is easy to adjust for a family of 4. Add in an extra chicken breast and slice of cheese and increase all other ingredients by just a bit.