Easy Caprese Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 slices bacon
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts boneless-skinless, about 5 oz each
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
  • fresh basil for serving

Instructions

  1. Fry bacon in a 10″ skillet until crisp. Remove bacon and reserved drippings.
  2. Season chicken with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Heat bacon drippings over medium high heat and add chicken. Brown 3-4 minutes per side.
  3. Remove chicken from the pan and set on a plate. Add garlic just until fragrant. Stir in wine and simmer 2-3 minutes. Whisk in butter.
  4. Add chicken and tomatoes to the pan. Simmer uncovered until tomatoes are cooked and chicken is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Top with cheeses and broil 1 minute. Sprinkle with fresh basil, stir in bacon and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 310

Carbohydrates: 16g

Protein: 27g

Fat: 13g

Saturated Fat: 2g

Cholesterol: 76mg

Sodium: 179mg

Potassium: 590mg

Fiber: 1g

Sugar: 2g

Vitamin A: 307IU

Vitamin C: 14mg

Calcium: 29mg

Iron: 2mg

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