CAPRESE CHICKEN BREASTS PAN-FRIED FROM FROZEN

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Dinner prep just got a whole lot easier, thanks to this recipe -- it allows you to cook frozen chicken breasts without having to thaw them first. You'll simply pan-fry the chicken until it's golden brown (don't worry, the oil won't spatter), then layer them with fresh tomato slices and mozzarella cheese when they're partially thawed to lock in the moisture as the chicken finishes cooking. The flavors are inspired by the classic Italian Caprese salad of tomato, mozzarella and basil -- here used as a garnish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 individually frozen boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 8 ounces each)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 beefsteak tomato, cut into four 1/4-inch-thick slices
8 ounces mozzarella, cut into four 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Add the olive oil to a large nonstick skillet and heat over medium heat. Gently place the chicken in the skillet and cook, covered, until golden brown on the bottoms, about 10 minutes.
  • Flip the chicken, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and top with the tomato and then mozzarella slices. Sprinkle the mozzarella with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cover the skillet and continue to cook until the mozzarella is melted and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes more.
  • Top the chicken with the basil before serving.

SO SWEET SWEETY
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Vuyo Canicious
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The caprese topping was a nice touch.


Samrat Rawal
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The caprese topping was a bit too tangy for my liking.


nahim mahim
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.


O GC 1111
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I had some trouble getting the chicken to cook through. I ended up having to cook it for longer than the recipe called for.


Randy Hausmann
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more seasoning to the chicken next time.


MD:IMRAN KHAN
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the caprese topping was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Salman Fairaj
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the caprese topping was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


M riaz M riaz
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time. The caprese topping was good, but it was a bit too tangy for my liking.


Jimoh Ayomide
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I had some trouble getting the chicken to cook through. I ended up having to cook it for longer than the recipe called for. The caprese topping was good, but I think I would have liked it better if the chicken had been cooked properly.


faisal ashique
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more seasoning to the chicken next time. The caprese topping was good, but it didn't really add much flavor to the dish.


JC APILA
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the caprese topping was a hit. I will definitely be making this again.


Hdddf Hzsdf
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the caprese topping was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Kayden Agius
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I was pleasantly surprised by how well this recipe turned out. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the caprese topping was the perfect balance of tangy and creamy. I will definitely be making this again!


Mian Mudakkar
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I love that this recipe uses frozen chicken breasts. It's so convenient to be able to throw dinner together quickly and easily. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the caprese topping was so fresh and tasty.


Itx Jamal
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This recipe was a breeze to make and turned out absolutely delicious! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the caprese topping was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.