Tomato Basil Chicken with Burrata

Tomato Basil Chicken with Burrata 🍅🧀

*Juicy pan-seared chicken topped with blistered tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy burrata—a 30-minute gourmet meal!*

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

• 8 oz burrata cheese, room temp

• ¼ cup fresh basil, torn

• 3 tbsp olive oil, divided

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp balsamic glaze (or reduction)

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• Salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the Chicken

1. Pat chicken dry, season with salt, pepper, and oregano.

2. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 5-6 mins per side until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temp). Transfer to a plate.

2. Sauté Tomatoes & Garlic

1. In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil.

2. Add tomatoes cut-side down, cook 2 mins without stirring to blister.

3. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté 1 minute until fragrant.

3. Assemble & Serve

1. Return chicken to the skillet, nestling into tomatoes.

2. Tear burrata over the top, drizzle with balsamic glaze, and scatter basil.

3. Let burrata soften slightly (1-2 mins) before serving.

Serving Suggestions

🍝 Over pasta (toss with the tomato pan sauce)
🥖 With crusty bread (to soak up juices)
🥗 Alongside arugula salad (lightens the dish)

Why It Works

• Burrata’s cool creaminess balances the warm, savory chicken.

• Blistered tomatoes add sweet acidity.

• Balsamic glaze ties everything together with a tangy finish.

Tip: For extra flavor, marinate chicken in 1 tbsp olive oil + 1 minced garlic clove + 1 tsp lemon zest for 30 mins before cooking.

A restaurant-worthy dish made effortlessly! 😋🍴