Ground Chicken Caprese Skillet
This Ground Chicken Caprese Skillet is a quick and wholesome one-pan meal packed with Italian flavor. It’s loaded with tender chicken, juicy tomatoes, melty mozzarella pearls, and finished with fresh basil and a balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic
- 2 lbs ground chicken
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- 8 oz tomato sauce or marinara
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 8 oz mozzarella pearls
- 10 oz cherry tomatoes halved
- Fresh chopped basil balsamic glaze, and grated parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 500°F.
- In oven-safe skillet, heat oil. Add onions and cook 5 mins.
- Add garlic and cook 1 min more.
- Add ground chicken, cook until browned.
- Drain excess fat if needed.
- Season with salt, oregano, basil, and parsley.
- Stir in tomato sauce and balsamic vinegar.
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Notes
- For extra flavor, use fresh oregano and basil instead of dried.
- Serve with crusty bread or a light salad for a complete meal.
- If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the chicken mixture to a baking dish before topping and baking.
- Make it spicy by adding red pepper flakes or a drizzle of chili oil before baking.