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Rustic Tuscan Chicken Skillet with Melty Mozzarella

A simple yet delightful dinner in under 30 minutes! In this Tuscan style dish, juicy chicken tenderloins are pan-seared and topped with melted mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and aromatic basil pesto. Finished off with a drizzle of balsamic glaze, this Rustic Tuscan Chicken Skillet is full of deep, sati...
20 min
TOTAL TIME
355
CALORIES
$2.55
PER SERVING
Rustic Tuscan Chicken Skillet with Melty Mozzarella
Directions
9 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
10 min
COOK TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Wash the chicken tenderloins and pat them dry with a clean towel.
3
Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes to enhance the flavors.
4
Heat the olive oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken tenderloins.
5
Cook the chicken on each side for about 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked thoroughly. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees F.
6
Turn off the heat. Spread 2 tablespoons of basil pesto on each chicken piece.
7
Top each chicken piece with a slice of mozzarella cheese and a slice of tomato.
8
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9
Remove from the oven and top with the fresh basil slices and a drizzle of balsamic glaze to serve.
Health Info
Macros
7g
CARBS
28g
FAT
36g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
MEDITERRANEAN
LOW CARB
Contains these allergens
MILK
TREE NUTS
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