Pan-Seared Chicken with Tomatoes and Cheese

Caprese salad, only with chicken breast! Chicken fillet with tomatoes and cheese in a frying pan — this is juicy meat under melting mozzarella and tomatoes. For us, a dish baked in the oven would be more familiar. But here the vegetables remain fresh, which, paired with balsamic vinegar, tastes very harmonious!
cook time: 30 min
Liam Carson
Pan-Seared Chicken with Tomatoes and Cheese

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

153
Calories
9g
Fat
2g
Carbs
18g
Protein

Ingredients (3 portions)

Basic:

Tomatoes (Medium size) 2 pc
Olive oil 3 tbsp
Salt to taste
Mozzarella 80 g
Ground hot pepper to taste
Chicken breasts 600 g
Greenery to taste
Balsamic vinegar 1 tsp
Italian herbs 2 tsp

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make chicken fillet with tomatoes and cheese in a frying pan? Measure and prepare all ingredients. Our chicken breast is skinless and boneless, chilled. We take tomatoes that are ripe, aromatic and juicy. You can use any semi-hard cheese, but the most delicate mozzarella is ideal here.

Step 2

Step 2
Wash the chicken breasts under running water and pat dry with paper towels so that later they are fried and not stewed. Brush the chicken on all sides with olive oil.

Step 3

Step 3
Season the breasts with salt, hot pepper and dried Italian herbs. I have this: oregano, basil and rosemary. You can also use dried garlic for flavor.

Step 4

Step 4
Heat a non-stick frying pan over high heat. Then reduce the heat to medium and add a little extra virgin olive oil to the pan. Place chicken breasts in the pan. Fry the chicken until golden brown for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Step 5
Then turn the chicken over and cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 6

Step 6
During this time, you need to cut the mozzarella into circles about 5 millimeters high. You canʼt spoil chicken with cheese! All you have to do is wait for the cheese to melt. Once this has happened, pierce the breasts with a toothpick at the thickest part. If the juice comes out clear, the chicken is ready. If it’s pinkish, you can cover the pan with a lid and keep the dish for a couple more minutes.

Step 7

Step 7
Top the chicken breasts with tomatoes, cut into rings, and sprinkle with finely chopped herbs.

Step 8

Step 8
Drizzle the dish with a little balsamic vinegar.

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