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12) Caprese chicken skillet with day-old bread turned into croutons

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 12 oz total, halved if thick
  • 1 cup day-old bread cubes about 2–3 slices
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 4 oz fresh mozzarella sliced or torn
  • 8 –10 fresh basil leaves torn
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning or oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp balsamic glaze optional

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken dry, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high. Brown chicken 4–5 minutes per side until nearly cooked; remove and rest.
  3. Add remaining oil and garlic; toss in bread cubes and toast until crisp, stirring, 3–4 minutes. Season croutons and remove.
  4. Add tomatoes to skillet, cook 2 minutes until soft, then nestle chicken back in. Top with mozzarella and cover until cheese melts, about 2 minutes.
  5. Scatter croutons and basil, drizzle balsamic if using, and serve straight from the skillet.