Skillet Caprese Chicken Bites

Made entirely in one skillet in only 30 minutes, these chicken bites are loaded with sweet cherry tomatoes, gooey mozzarella, and lots of fresh basil on top.

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Made entirely in one skillet in only 30 minutes, these caprese chicken bites are loaded with sweet cherry tomatoes, gooey mozzarella, and lots of fresh basil on top.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 402kcal

Ingredients

1-1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
Salt and pepper for seasoning
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium shallot, minced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 medium cloves garlic, minced
6 oz fresh mozzarella pearls
Balsamic glaze for drizzling
1/4 cup firmly-packed torn basil leaves

Instructions

Place chicken cubes on a plate and season all over with salt and pepper.
Place 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil in a large oven-safe 9-inch skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken to pan and sear 3-5 minutes on each side until chicken registers 165F. Transfer to a plate, keep warm, and set aside.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon butter in skillet over medium-high heat and swirl to coat pan. Add shallot and saute 2-3 minutes until tender. Add cherry tomatoes and garlic and cook an additional 2-3 minutes until cherry tomatoes are juicy.
Remove pan from heat and fold in seared chicken cubes. Scatter mozzarella pearls over top.
Broil chicken a few inches from heat 3-5 minutes until mozzarella is melted and slightly browned.
Remove skillet from broiler and top with a few good drizzles of balsamic glaze and fresh basil. Serve chicken warm and enjoy!

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Storing Instructions

Store chicken in refrigerator up to 4 days.

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