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A large skillet with chicken breasts topped with melted mozzarella cheese surrounded by sliced peaches, all topped with basil.
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Summer skillet chicken with peaches, mozzarella and basil

Skillet chicken with peaches is a gorgeous one-pot, 30-minute summer dish with fresh mozzarella and basil.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 (6 oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 small sweet onion thinly sliced
  • 1 large peach, sliced
  • 2 slices fresh mozzarella, each about ¼ inch thick
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar (optional)

Instructions

  • Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until well browned.
  • Remove the chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm (it will finish cooking later).
  • Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining teaspoon of olive oil to the pan.
  • Add the onion to the pan and sauté for about 5 minutes, until tender. (They’ll pick up color from the chicken bits, which adds great flavor!)
  • Stir in the sliced peaches and cook for one minute.
  • Return the chicken to the pan, along with any accumulated juices, reduce heat to medium low, then cover and cook for 7 minutes.
  • Top each chicken breast with a slice of mozzarella, then cover and cook for 2-3 more minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. (I recommend using a meat thermometer - it should be at 165.)
  • Serve sprinkled with fresh basil and drizzled with balsamic vinegar, if using, and enjoy!

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Notes

I use chicken breasts but chicken thighs would be great here too.
I used fresh mozzarella cheese, but you could substitute shredded mozzarella.
It’s optional, but I highly recommend the drizzle of balsamic vinegar at the end!
We love serving this with a side salad (my super simple spinach salad is a regular go-to) and either some steamed brown rice or crusty bread.
You can of course double the recipe and use a larger pan if you want to serve 4 people.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 494mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g
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