Featured Chef, Erica Tangeman, shares this irresistible Chicken Skillet Recipe. Get ready to dig in to this flavorful dish.
Fresh Mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, balsamic, and pastured chicken breast shine in this crisp Caprese Chicken Skillet recipe, which is surprisingly so simple to make! Honestly, cooking chicken intimidates me. this skillet, however, is easy to cook, the chicken is juicy, & the flavors are INCREDIBLE!
California Caprese Chicken Skillet Recipe
by, Erica Tangeman | Food Social
USWM Shopping List: Raw Mozzarella Cheese, Pastured-raised Chicken Breast,
Serves: 8
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Ingredients – Balsamic reduction
- 1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 Tbsp Lakanto Classic Monkfruit Sweetener (with Allulose)
- 1 Water, to thin as needed
Ingredients – Chicken
- 8 Skinless Chicken Breast, ~4-5 oz
- 1 – 2 Tbsp Primal Palate Amore, or Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, & pepper
- 1 Salt and Pepper
- 8 Fresh Mozzarella, thick slices
- 8 Tomato, thick slices
- 2 Avocado, 2-3 slices/breast
- 1 fresh Basil
- 1 Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions:
- First prepare balsamic reduction, by whisking together vinegar & sweetener.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 8-10 minutes to allow to thicken.
- Remove from heat & allow to thicken while cooking remaining ingredients – add water if becomes too thick.
- Heat a skillet with a little oil over medium heat.
- Season chicken with amore seasoning, salt, & pepper.
- Add chicken to skillet; sear the on both sides for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
- Reduce heat to medium heat, then add lid & cook chicken until done.
- Add mozzarella to chicken – option to broil for 3-5 minutes.
- Once chicken is done, top with slice of tomato, slices of avocado, & drizzle with balsamic reduction.
- Garnish with basil & red pepper flakes.
- Serve with a side of veggies.
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Erica Tangeman
Meet Erica, our US Wellness Meats September ’24 Featured Chef. Erica is a functional dietitian and personal trainer who found her stride in the kitchen during her dietetics studies. Erica enjoys creating nutrient-dense, unique, and, of course, tasty meals. As Erica says, “If at first the recipe doesn’t succeed, always try again!” Find Erica on IG and Food Social, and help us thank her again, for joining us on this fun foodie journey!
