If you're looking for a quick and easy dinner that's both healthy and delicious, look no further than Italian Chicken Skillet. This recipe is made entirely in one pan on the stovetop, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you don't want to spend hours in the kitchen. And the best part? It's a dish that the whole family will love.

Made with chicken breasts, plum tomatoes, garlic, fresh mozzarella, and spices. This healthy chicken recipe is juicy, tender, and packed with flavor!

chicken breast topped with melted mozzarella cheese and cooked plum tomatoes and garlic. 2 slices of toasted bread on the side.

RECIPE DETAILS

Italian Chicken Skillet is a one-pan, healthy dinner that is sure to be a hit with your whole family. This flavorful and satisfying dish is made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts, nutritious vegetables, and a blend of Italian seasonings, making it both delicious and nutritious. This delicious chicken dinner is quick, easy, and is a family favorite!

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The boneless skinless chicken breasts are pounded to about ¼ inch thickness then seasoned with basil, oregano, salt, and red pepper flakes.

Pan-sear the chicken, flipping once halfway through, then place on a plate to rest while the tomatoes cook.

While the chicken is cooking, slice the plum tomatoes and chop the garlic. Toss with the remaining spice and salt. Add to the skillet and cook just for about 3 minutes until tomatoes are soft.

Chicken breast topped with melted cheese and plum tomatoes. Crusty bread on the side.

Slice the fresh mozzarella.

Add chicken back to the hot skillet with the sautéed tomatoes and top with sliced fresh mozzarella. Once mozzarella has melted, plate and enjoy!

SIMPLE and incredibly delicious!

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HEALTHEY INGREDIENTS

Boneless skinless chicken breasts
Fresh plum tomatoes
Garlic Cloves
Oregano
Basil
Red Pepper Flakes
Salt
Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients for recipe shown. Raw chicken breasts, plum tomatoes, spices, garlic, and fresh mozzarella.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH ITALIAN SKILLET CHICKEN

Just add crusty bread to soak up all that yummy tomato sauce. Or, slice the Italian chicken up and pile it on top of angel hair pasta.

Low-carb side options- consider adding a delicious side salad, roasted green beans, or steamed broccoli.

chicken breast in skillet covered with melted Mozzarella cheese and tomatoes. Loaf of crusty bread has been sliced to the side.

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Pan seared chicken breast covered with melted mozzarella cheese and tomatoes with crust bread on the side.

Italian Chicken with Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella

Jessica Stroup

This delicious Italian Chicken Skillet dinner is a quick and easy one-pan stovetop dinner that the whole family will love.

4.72 from 14 votes

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings

Calories 487 kcal

Ingredients

4 breast boneless skinless chicken pounded to ¼ inch thichness
3 cloves garlic
4 cups plum tomatoes fresh
2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
2 teaspoon salt
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
1 ball mozzarella fresh

Instructions

Mix together basil, oregano, salt, and red pepper flakes.
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with half of the seasoning.
Slice mozzarella into slices.
Chop garlic then slice tomatoes in half. Season the garlic and tomatoes with the remaining spices.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat and add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Once hot and the oil is shimmery, add chicken and cook, undisturbed for 7-8 minutes, or until golden-browned (or blackened if you prefer) on one side. Turn chicken over and cook for approximately 5-7 more minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Remove chicken from skillet and let rest on a plate.
Add a drizzle of olive oil to the pan and add the tomatoes and garlic. Cook on medium heat for about 3 minutes or until tomatoes have softened.
Add chicken back to skillet and top with sliced mozzarella cheese.
Once cheese is gooey and melted, remove from heat and serve.

Notes

What to serve with Italian chicken skillet

Just add crusty bread to soak up all that yummy tomato sauce. Or, slice the Italian chicken up and pile it on top of angel hair pasta.

For a low-carb side consider a delicious side salad, roasted green beans, or steamed broccoli.

Nutrition

Serving: 1breastCalories: 487kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 65gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 196mgSodium: 1805mgPotassium: 1501mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2479IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 342mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Family Favorite Recipe, Healthy Chicken Recipes, Quick and Easy, Skillet Dinner Recipe

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