Description
Savor the flavors of Italy with this Irresistible One-Pan Tuscan Chicken, ready in just 30 minutes. Juicy chicken breasts mingle with ripe cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy mozzarella, creating a dish that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties, this easy recipe guarantees satisfaction without the fuss of multiple pans. Impress your family and friends with a meal that brings the charm of rustic Italian dining to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping the garlic and halving the cherry tomatoes.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and sear until golden brown on both sides (about 7 minutes per side).
- Add minced garlic and halved cherry tomatoes to the pan; stir frequently until fragrant and tomatoes soften.
- Toss in fresh basil leaves and mozzarella cubes on top of the chicken mixture. Cover briefly until the cheese melts.
- Serve alongside crusty bread or pasta, drizzling with extra olive oil and garnishing with more basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 115mg